Fresh garlic trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fresh garlic was worth $4.31 billion in 2024, about 2.89 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and up 29% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.31B | 2.89M t |
| 2023 | $3.35B | 2.36M t |
| 2022 | $2.99B | 2.38M t |
| 2021 | $3.34B | 2.25M t |
| 2020 | $3.14B | 2.50M t |
| 2019 | $2.64B | 2.07M t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 2.20M t |
| 2017 | $3.20B | 2.16M t |
Top fresh garlic exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 71% of world exports, followed by Spain and Argentina. The top three supply 88% between them, out of 142 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.08B | 71% |
| Spain | $521.2M | 12% |
| Argentina | $192.7M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $99.6M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $49.9M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $43.5M | 1% |
| Peru | $40.4M | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $38.5M | 0.9% |
| France | $32.7M | 0.8% |
| Chile | $32.0M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $19.3M | 0.5% |
| United States | $19.0M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $743.2M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $311.5M | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $300.7M | 7% |
| United States | $289.3M | 6.7% |
| Bangladesh | $190.0M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $183.1M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $146.2M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $99.1M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $98.3M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $87.8M | 2% |
| Italy | $86.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $3.62 per kg and Malaysia $0.73 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0703.20: Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled. HS 0703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fresh garlic?
China exported $3.08 billion in 2024, 71% of the world total, followed by Spain (12%) and Argentina (4%). In all, 142 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fresh garlic?
Indonesia imported $743.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (7%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fresh garlic?
It was worth $4.31 billion in 2024, about 2.89 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 142 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of fresh garlic per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $3.62 per kg and Malaysia $0.73 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
The HS code for fresh garlic is subheading 0703.20, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find fresh garlic buyers and suppliers?
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