Garlic Market

Garlic Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

As per the latest study by Fact.MR, the global garlic market accounts for a value of US$ 21.59 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach US$ 35.85 billion by 2033-end. Worldwide sales of garlic are forecasted to increase at 5.2% CAGR over the next ten years, which is higher in comparison to the 3.8% CAGR recorded for the 2018 to 2022 historical period.

Garlic has been known as a popular staple in multiple cuisines in various parts of the world and this trend is still one of the most influential aspects governing garlic sales at present. The surging popularity of garlic-heavy cuisines such as Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean is also anticipated to favour market development over the coming years.

Garlic is known to retain its health benefits even after undergoing processing and this is a key aspect that is predicted to uplift its demand in the processed food and pharmaceutical industries. Rising demand for healthy packaged and convenience foods is also expected to favour garlic shipments across the forecast period.

Growing popularity of veganism, changing dietary preferences, rising awareness regarding the health benefits of garlic consumption, increasing R&D on garlic use, and high demand for herbal medicine and traditional medicine around the world are also projected to bolster market growth in the future. Flourishing agricultural import and export businesses around the world are also slated to create new opportunities for garlic suppliers going forward.

• In September 2021, local businesses in Ratlam, India, proposed investments to set up 5 new garlic processing facilities to improve exports of garlic powder and other processed garlic products.

Studies have also shown that consuming garlic regularly helps in lowering the risk of several chronic diseases, and rising awareness regarding this is creating a high demand for garlic and garlic-based products around the globe. Pickled garlic, garlic salt, garlic flakes, fermented garlic, dried garlic, and pre-peeled garlic are some of the popular products that are anticipated to exhibit high demand in the future.

Report Attributes	Details
Garlic Market Size (2023)	US$ 21.59 Billion
Projected Market Value (2033F)	US$ 35.85 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	5.2% CAGR
China Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	5.9% CAGR
United States Market Value (2033F)	US$ 7.24 Billion
India Market Value (2033F)	US$ 4.12 Billion
South Korea Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	4.1% CAGR
China Market Value (2023)	US$ 3.39 Billion
United Kingdom Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	4.7% CAGR
Key Companies Profiled	California Garlic Company Italian Rose Garlic Products Inc. Mcfadden Farm Mr. Lucky The Garlic Company LLC Atmiya International South West Garlic Farm Monterey Bay Spice Company Inc. Shandong Liancheng Garlic Industry Co. Ltd. Filaree Garlic Farm

Is It Possible for Start-ups to Make a Mark in the Garlic Industry?

“New Companies Focusing on Creating Novel Offerings to Establish Market Presence”

New garlic suppliers are focusing on improving their business potential by launching innovative garlic products and dried spices. Agricultural start-ups are also trying to improve their production capacity to maximize their business scope on a global level.

• Tholua Pratisthan Pvt. Ltd., a start-up founded in Assam, India, is focusing on producing commercial black garlic. The company uses a new system to create black garlic from fresh garlic in 10 to 40 days and works on facilitating the Maillard reaction to give garlic cloves a date-like sticky texture and unique flavor.
• Agricorp International, a Nigerian spice-producing and processing start-up announced that it had raised US$ 17.5 million in a Series A funding round in September 2021. The company uses its proprietary technology to aggregate spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, sesame, and chili pepper.

Black garlic is gaining popularity around the world and upcoming garlic suppliers can experiment with it to open up new frontiers of opportunities and help them create a unique identity in the global marketplace. Start-ups can benefit by learning more about aspects such as local supply, pricing trends, product standards, safety regulations, and new developments that have been discussed extensively in this garlic industry study by skilled analysts at Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Country-wise Insights

Will Investing in India Be a Smart Move for Garlic Manufacturers?

“High Domestic Production and Use of Garlic in Ayurveda Creating Attractive Growth Opportunities”

Ayurveda has been gaining immense popularity in India in recent years and more people than ever are taking interest in alternative healing and medicine than ever before. Garlic has excellent medicinal and healing properties that make it a mainstay in traditional Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. The well-established agricultural sector of India also creates an opportune scenario for garlic manufacturers, which is further supplemented by supportive government initiatives to promote the economic growth of the country.

• Shipments of garlic in India are forecasted to increase at a healthy 6.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2033 and secure a revenue of US$ 4.12 billion by the end of the forecast period.

High consumption of garlic, rising focus on health and fitness, the growing popularity of veganism, high exports of garlic to other countries, and expanding food processing industry are other aspects that could benefit garlic demand in India over the coming years.

What Makes the United States a Highly Lucrative Space for Garlic Vendors?

“Surging Popularity of Diverse Ethnic Cuisines – Prime Growth Instigator”

The United States has emerged as a boiling pot for people around the globe and this has created a high demand for a variety of ethnic cuisines in the country. The surging popularity of Indian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines in the United States is projected to spearhead garlic consumption over the coming years.

• Sales of garlic in the United States currently account for a valuation of US$ 4.52 billion and are projected to rise at 4.8% CAGR over the next ten years.

Rising awareness regarding the potential health benefits of garlic, increasing imports of garlic, the growing Asian population in the country, and high sales of value-added garlic products such as garlic powder, garlic-infused oils, minced garlic, frozen garlic, garlic flakes, and pickled garlic are slated to benefit market development in the country going forward.

What is Driving the Consumption of Garlic in European Countries?

“Paradigm Shift towards Organic Food Consumption and Growing Focus on Health & Fitness”

European countries in recent years have witnessed a notable upsurge in organic food demand owing to the rising popularity of veganism and the growing adoption of plant-based diets. The surging prevalence of chronic diseases has led to a paradigm shift in consumer preferences as they focus more on preventive healthcare through healthy and clean eating habits.

Surging awareness regarding the health benefits and antibiotic properties of garlic consumption is predicted to favor market development in the majority of European countries going forward. Spain, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom are estimated to be some of the prominent spaces in this region over the coming years.

• Garlic sales in the United Kingdom are predicted to increase at 4.7% CAGR over the next ten years to attain a revenue of US$ 3.72 billion by the end of 2033.

Organic garlic, garlic-stuffed olives, ground garlic, and garlic powder are anticipated to witness high demand in European countries across the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

Preference for Which Type of Garlic Will Be High Over the Coming Years?

“Sales of Hard Neck Garlic to Soar Going Forward”

The garlic market is segmented based on product type and further classified as soft neck garlic and hard neck garlic.

Hard neck garlic is anticipated to exceed expectations in terms of sales as compared to soft neck garlic. The structural robustness of hard neck garlic is its main selling point and makes it a more winter-friendly garlic option. High use of hard neck garlic in the food industry is also anticipated to uplift its demand over the coming years.

6 to 10 months of storage time without preservatives and more flavor as compared to soft neck garlic are other aspects that could uplift shipments of hard neck garlic throughout the forecast period.

• Hard neck garlic shipments are extrapolated to increase at 4.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2033, which is a slight increase from 3.5% recorded from 2018 to 2022.

Where Will Garlic Consumption Be Higher?

“Culinary Applications to Lead Global Garlic Demand”

Based on application, the garlic market is segmented into culinary applications, soups, sauces, & dressings, snacks & convenience foods, bakery products, fast food restaurant chains, meat & poultry products, and other applications.

Garlic is essential in the majority of cuisines around the world and is known to impart a soft and buttery flavor when roasted or cooked. Surging awareness regarding the benefits associated with garlic consumption is also contributing to the growing use of garlic in culinary applications. Garlic puree, minced garlic, and fresh garlic are extensively used in a variety of culinary preparations that are projected to favor market growth across the forecast period.

• Over the next ten years, demand for garlic in culinary applications is projected to rise at 5% CAGR.

Competitive Landscape

Top-tier garlic suppliers are focusing on uncovering the secrets of garlic consumption benefits to help them maximize their sales potential by marketing these new-found benefits.

• In January 2022, Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), a subsidiary of agribusiness giant Olam, announced that it had partnered with Brightseed, a biotechnology company based in the United States to uncover new health applications for pepper and garlic. OFI aimed to achieve this by utilizing Brightseed’s AI-powered Forager platform that had the potential to identify the compounds in crops.

Garlic manufacturers are also anticipated to benefit from the frequent launch of new garlic-flavored products as they will need to supply garlic products to these companies to achieve the desired taste.

• Daiya, a dairy alternative organization based in Canada, announced the launch of its new cream cheese flavor called Roasted Garlic & Herbs made from real pieces of roasted garlic and coconut cream in January 2022.

Key Segments Covered in Garlic Industry Research

• By Form :

  • Fresh Garlic
  • Dehydrated Garlic
  • Frozen Garlic
  • Preserved/Canned Garlic

• By Product Type :

  • Hard Neck Garlic
  • Soft Neck Garlic

• By Application :

  • Culinary Applications
  • Soups, Sauces, & Dressings
  • Snacks & Convenience Foods
  • Bakery Products
  • Fast Food Restaurant Chains
  • Meat & Poultry Products
  • Other Applications

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • APAC
  • MEA