Scarcity of Fresh Garlic and Quality Issues Hiked Price 18.63% WoW in Spain

In W4 of July-23, the wholesale price of fresh garlic in Spain climbed 18.63% WoW to USD 3.31/kg, indicating a general scarcity. Farmers planted 20-30% less garlic in 2023 than the previous year due to inflation, while adverse weather in the earlier months affected quality. A general shortage of fresh garlic in Spain was the main reason for the price hike in July.