Garlic market in Peru

Earlier Report Observations

The Peruvian garlic market volume fell from 93.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 70.7 thousand tons in 2019, driven by unstable sown areas and production difficulties that reduced the harvest. Although exports increased slightly, the drop in domestic output sharply curtailed supply for the local market.

Market volume recovered to 78.8 thousand tons in 2020 and jumped to 97.0 thousand tons in 2021. This rebound was propelled by advances in cultivation techniques and China's logistical challenges, which opened international opportunities and spurred higher production. In 2022, the market stabilized at 97.4 thousand tons as a rise in output was offset by a significant increase in exports, particularly to the United States, amid a 15% drop in international prices.

In 2023, market volume dropped to 79.4 thousand tons as exports surged by 27% through August, drawing supply away from domestic consumption. During this period, the sector also began diversifying into value-added products such as black garlic, extracts, and peeled garlic for industrial and retail segments.

Production garlic in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Peru ranked as the 16th largest producer of garlic between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of garlic, 2017-2020

World map of production of garlic, 2017-2020

In 2020, Peru produced 90.7 thousand tons of garlic, representing a moderate increase of 9.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 4.4%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 83.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 104.7 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 20.7% decrease, whereas the largest rise was in 2018 with a 10.3% increase.

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

Exports garlic from Peru

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Peru exported 11 894 tons of garlic, a slight decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 9.4%, averaging an annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 11 425 tons. The sharpest decline was also in 2018, with a 13.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 7.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ecuador and Mexico were the primary importers of Peruvian garlic, together accounting for 80.9% of total exports by volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Garlic exports from Peru grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 26 329 thousand US dollars, a substantial increase of 46.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 32.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 725 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Ecuador, and the United States were the key export partners for Peruvian garlic in value terms. Mexico accounted for 47.9% of exports, Ecuador for 30.5%, and the United States for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 90.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports garlic to Peru

Market data indicates that Peru did not import any garlic from 2017 to 2020.