Shortage Anticipated for the 2023 Garlic Season in Spain Due to Reduced Planting

Scarcity of Spanish garlic is anticipated in 2023, primarily because farmers have planted 20-30% less garlic compared to 2022, owing to unsatisfactory outcomes resulting from inflation during the previous harvest. Additionally, recent rainfall in certain production areas has led to a production loss of up to 90% in certain areas. However, the final extent of the damage can only be determined in a few weeks, once the garlic has been dried and processed.