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Garlic market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Uruguayan fresh garlic market experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume grew from 1 164 t in 2018 to a peak of 1 313 t in 2020, before contracting to 1 130 t in 2022 and partially recovering to 1 275 t by the end of the period.

Underlying demand was supported by broader regional trends, including increased use of garlic in the food industry and growing consumer awareness of its health benefits, which helped sustain consumption. These factors contributed to a stable production base within Uruguay, which remained around 880–900 t annually after 2019.

Market volume shifts were significantly influenced by import swings, particularly a sharp rise to 410 t in 2020 and another increase to 389 t in 2023, which compensated for periods of lower domestic output and drove overall market expansion during those years.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Uruguay
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Uruguay

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of garlic, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of garlic, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Uruguay's garlic production increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 904 tonnes of garlic, marking a slight 3.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 835 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year decline of 16.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	5.2%	3.0%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports garlic from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Garlic export volumes from Uruguay varied significantly, with an 8.9-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, exports reached 0.8 tonnes, representing a 10.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.7 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 82.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.5%)	(35.5%)	10.8%	(50.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom formed a duopoly in Uruguay's garlic exports by volume, together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export values fluctuated by 5.5 times between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, the value of garlic exports from Uruguay stood at 7.1 thousand US dollars, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 91.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3.7 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 79.9% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.9%)	(10.0%)	91.5%	(29.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—the United Kingdom and the Netherlands—dominated Uruguay's garlic exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports garlic to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Uruguay imported 409.8 tonnes of garlic, which is 33.0% more than in the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 46%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 13.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 6.6% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	(6.6%)	33.0%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was by far the main source for Uruguay's garlic imports by volume, accounting for 92.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of garlic imports to Uruguay amounted to 375.8 thousand US dollars, which is 27.0% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 323.2 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 514.5 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 59.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.8%)	59.2%	(27.0%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of Uruguay's garlic imports in value terms was characterized by the dominance of China, which accounted for 87.4% of total import spending, alongside a number of smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io