Garlic market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The garlic market in the Americas showed variable volume trends between 2018 and 2022, with the physical market size reaching a high of 997 thousand tons in 2022 after a dip to 919 thousand tons in 2019. Production followed a similar pattern, recovering from 719 thousand tons in 2019 to 848 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market grew from $1.51 billion to $1.75 billion over this period, indicating a gradual rise in average prices or a shift toward higher-value product forms.

In 2023, market volume declined to 951 thousand tons, yet the market value increased sharply to $2.03 billion. This was driven by global supply chain disruptions, which tightened availability and raised prices, alongside sustained consumer demand for organic, sustainable, and convenience-oriented garlic products. Investment in cultivation and processing exceeded $350 million during 2023-2024, reflecting strong market interest. Entering 2024, severe drought in California reduced garlic yields by 18%, causing significant price increases and further pressuring domestic supply, while major producers launched new organic lines and formed technological partnerships to enhance processing efficiency.

Production garlic in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of garlic, 2017-2020

World map of production of garlic, 2017-2020

In 2020, garlic production in the Americas reached 742.5 thousand tons, marking a modest 3.3% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 718.9 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 825.4 thousand tons. The most significant year-on-year drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 12.9%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2018 with a 5.7% rise.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Garlic production value in the Americas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 257 million US dollars, representing a 4.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 24.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports garlic from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, garlic export volumes from the Americas rebounded in 2020. Exports totaled 153.1 thousand tons, showing a substantial 47.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 27.4%, with a CAGR of 8.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 103.5 thousand tons, while the most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a 7.2% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, garlic exports from the Americas in volume terms were widely distributed across various partner countries. Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 6.4% of exports, France for 1.2%, and Australia for 0.7%. Together, these three markets represented only 8.2% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Garlic export value from the Americas increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 259.1 million US dollars. This represents a dramatic 37.2% advance compared to the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 183.2 million US dollars, which also saw the most significant decline of 28.3% that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, garlic exports from the Americas in value terms showed limited concentration among trading partners. Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 3.3% of export value, France for 1.4%, and Australia for 1.0%. Collectively, these three markets captured just 5.7% of total export flows, reflecting a broad distribution of trade.

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

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

Imports garlic to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, garlic import volumes to the Americas rose in 2020. Imports reached 303.6 thousand tons, up by 18.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 303.6 thousand tons, which also experienced the most significant decline of 5.4% that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China dominated garlic imports to the Americas in volume terms, accounting for 59.2% of imports. Spain followed with 6.3%, and Egypt with 0.6%. Together, these three suppliers represented 66.1% of total import flows, making them the primary sources for garlic imports to the region.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Garlic import value to the Americas increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 526.3 million US dollars. This corresponds to a notable 23.4% year-on-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 4.3%, with a CAGR of 1.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 337.2 million US dollars, which saw the most significant decline of 33.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 26.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading supplier of garlic to the Americas in value terms, accounting for 47.7% of imports. Spain followed with 7.1%, and Egypt with 0.6%. These three countries collectively represented 55.5% of total import value, highlighting their dominant position in the market.

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

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