Europe: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Europe

The Europe garlic market totaled $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Garlic Production in Europe

In value terms, garlic production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average garlic yield in Europe amounted to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the garlic yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Europe; approximately mirroring 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of garlic, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) was the key exporter of garlic, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Slovenia (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, garlic exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Garlic Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of garlic were imported in Europe; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) was the largest importer of garlic in Europe, generating X% of total import. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, Russia, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform