Alliaceous vegetables market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Asia showed moderate growth, rising from 47.7 million tonnes to 48.5 million tonnes. The market peaked in 2021 at nearly 49.0 million tonnes, with annual fluctuations remaining within a narrow range, indicating overall stability in production and trade flows during this period.

In 2023, the market volume declined slightly to 48.1 million tonnes. This movement coincided with a continued expansion of Chinese garlic exports, which exceeded 3.1 million tonnes that year. High production inventories and the concentration of export flows to Southeast Asian markets increased the supply directed abroad, thereby reducing domestic availability. The role of Jinxiang County as a global trading hub, with its extensive cold storage infrastructure and numerous export-licensed enterprises, supported this outward shift.

By 2024, broader consumer trends were shaping the sector, with a growing preference for fresh, nutritious, and locally-sourced vegetables. Packaged produce and online fresh food retail gained importance, shifting market share away from traditional supermarkets. Industry reports highlighted steady vegetable output and strengthened quality standards for prepared foods, reflecting an ongoing focus on quality and safety in the supply chain.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, alliaceous vegetable production in Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, production reached 50 902 thousand tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 50 953 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 3 245 thousand tonnes, representing a 12.8% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Asia were widely distributed across partner countries. Indonesia accounted for 19.2% of exports, Vietnam for 15.7%, and Malaysia for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 42.7% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, alliaceous vegetable exports from Eastern Asia were valued at 2 653 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 979 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 28.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 34.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that exports of alliaceous vegetables from Eastern Asia in value terms were not concentrated among a few key destinations. Vietnam accounted for 22.4% of export value, Indonesia for 18.2%, and Malaysia for 5.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 46.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Eastern Asia imported 349 thousand tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a modest decrease of 9.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 20.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 12.2%, while the smallest change was a 0.2% increase in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, the United States, and India were the main sources for alliaceous vegetable imports into Eastern Asia. New Zealand accounted for 2.9% of import volumes, the United States for 1.6%, and India for 1.3%. Together, these three countries represented 5.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetable imports into Eastern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 653 million US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 20.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Analysis of import values from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. New Zealand accounted for 2.7% of import value, Spain for 2.1%, and the United States for 1.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 6.7% of total flows, with the remaining 93.3% coming from other partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020