High Shipping Cost of Chinese Garlic Leads Brazil to Increase Imports From Argentina

The wholesale price of fresh garlic in Brazil rose by 20.85% YoY. The price stood at USD 3.01 per kg in W5 Dec 2021, compared to the same period a year ago was USD 2.49 per kg. Brazil reduced garlic imports from China by -73% YoY in Q3 2021 due to high shipping costs. Dropped Chinese garlic supply to Brazil lead to the price increase in late-December 2021. On the other hand. Brazil had increased garlic import value from Argentina by +403% YoY in Q3 2021.