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Garlic market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

In the initial years of the period, garlic production in Latin America and the Caribbean remained heavily export-oriented, with planting decisions influenced by price trends in key destination markets. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted consumer preferences towards fresh and healthy foods, supporting market volume, while a significant reduction in fresh garlic imports into Brazil strengthened local production chains and employment within the region.

From 2021 onward, production growth in Argentina became a key driver, supported by government initiatives to boost exports and trade facilitations like the agreement with Mexico to streamline market access. China's persistent dominance in the global garlic market, characterized by high output and low prices, continued to affect competitiveness, though an upward price trend for Argentine garlic in 2022 improved local margins. Concurrently, rising global demand for processed and organic garlic opened new segments for regional producers.

By 2024, exports of fresh garlic from Argentina's main producing provinces continued to grow, facilitated by phytosanitary certifications to key markets, though the sector navigated challenges from currency exchange volatility and packaging restrictions for certain Asian destinations. Consumer prices in regional markets like Mexico saw moderate increases, reflecting sustained demand and broader inflationary trends.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production garlic in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of garlic, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of garlic, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Latin America and the Caribbean, garlic production reached 579.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 6.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 544.0 thousand tonnes, which represented a decline of 3.5% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(3.5%)	6.5%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Garlic production in Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 012 million US dollars, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 15.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 955 million US dollars, which saw a 20.3% drop. This was followed by a recovery in 2019 with a 5.7% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	5.7%	0.2%	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports garlic from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, garlic exports from Latin America and the Caribbean rebounded. In 2020, export volume reached 148.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a substantial 45.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 27.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 101.4 thousand tonnes, following a 7.5% decline in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(5.8%)	45.9%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, garlic exports in volume terms were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. The United States accounted for 11.8% of exports, followed by Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 6.4%, and France at 1.2%. Together, these three destinations represented just 19.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Garlic exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 258.4 million US dollars, representing a sharp 37.2% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 182.6 million US dollars, which saw a 28.3% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.3%)	3.2%	37.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

The geographical distribution of garlic exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. The United States accounted for 14.3% of export value, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 3.3%, and France for 1.4%. Combined, these three destinations represented only 19.0% of total flows, with the remaining 81.0% spread across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports garlic to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K t

Latin America and the Caribbean imported approximately 337.1 thousand tonnes of garlic in 2020, indicating a solid 18.6% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The largest decline during this period was recorded in 2019 at 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(2.8%)	18.6%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated garlic imports into Latin America and the Caribbean in volume terms, accounting for 58.1% of imports. Spain followed with 6.1%, and the United States with 0.6%. Together, these three countries represented 64.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Garlic imports into Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 471.4 million US dollars, up by 23.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 3.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 299.3 million US dollars, which saw a 34.4% decline. This was followed by a significant recovery in 2019 with a 27.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.4%)	27.1%	23.9%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main source of garlic imports into Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms, accounting for 46.0% of imports. Spain followed with 6.8%, and the United States with 1.3%. Together, these three countries represented 54.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io