Southern Asia: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2023, the South Asian garlic market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Garlic Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of garlic production was India (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), sixfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in India stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

The average garlic yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating 2022 figures. The yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the garlic yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the garlic harvested area in Southern Asia declined to X ha, leveling off at 2022 figures. The total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic harvested area increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of garlic, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Pakistan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Garlic Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of garlic were imported in Southern Asia; picking up by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports declined to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Bangladesh (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) was the main importer of garlic in Southern Asia, mixing up X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Nepal and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform