USDA statistics reveal that U.S. fresh garlic imports jumped 33% in the 12 months from June 2023 to May 2024.
U.S. fresh garlic imports for the period were $293.1 million, up 33% from the prior 12-month period.
By country, here are June 2023 to May 2024 U.S. fresh garlic imports, with the percent change from the previous 12-month period.
- China — $124.03 million, up 51%.
- Spain: — $71.9 million, down 2%.
- Mexico — $41.6 million, up 21%.
- Argentina — $34.9 million, up 66%.
- Peru — $10.5 million, up 127%.
- Turkey — $3.49 million, up 231%.
- Chile — $2.89 million, up 75%.
- South Korea — $2.2 million, up 802%.
- Canada — $951,000, up 3%.
Compared with 2010 import levels, 2024 trade numbers show that China remains the largest exporter, but with fluctuations and growth from other global suppliers.
Imports from China peaked in 2014 at $154 million, declined to $80.8 million in 2022 and rebounded to $124 million in 2024.
USDA numbers show dramatic growth in U.S. imports of Spanish garlic, from just $59,000 in 2010 to $72 million in 2024. With significant increases starting in 2015, Spain is now the second-largest supplier of fresh garlic to the U.S. market, according to USDA data.
Mexico has seen steady growth as a garlic supplier to the U.S. market, from $5.8 million in 2010 to $41.6 million in 2024, becoming the third-largest exporter.
Imports from Argentina have fluctuated from $11.9 million in 2010 to $35 million in 2024, with a peak of $36.4 million in 2022.
Imports of fresh garlic from Peru have grown substantially from $86,000 in 2010 to $10.5 million in 2024, with significant increases starting in 2017, according to USDA numbers.
The total value of fresh garlic imports to the U.S. grew from $97.6 million in 2010 to $293.1 million in 2024, representing a 200% increase. While China is still the dominant global supplier of fresh garlic to the U.S. market, the supply has diversified, with Spain and Mexico significantly increasing their market share.
