CIS: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in CIS

The CIS garlic market expanded modestly to $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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Production in CIS

In value terms, garlic production expanded markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average garlic yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the garlic yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced 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.

The garlic harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the garlic harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, overseas shipments of garlic increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main exporters of garlic in the CIS, together finishing at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Garlic Imports

Imports in CIS

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of garlic increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total imports indicated a notable increase 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. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports amounted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to garlic imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported garlic in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Russia, garlic imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring 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 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform