Demand for garlic has grown rapidly, especially in North America

Published 2020년 12월 6일

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Garlic prices in North America have doubled in Canada and increased by 70% in the US due to a global shortage of the vegetable. The shortage is attributed to decreased harvests in Spain and high demand in North and South America. China, a major exporter, is experiencing difficulties in refrigerated container shortages. As a result, prices in Chile, Argentina, and Mexico have surged, making it unaffordable for the European market. The trader predicts a deficit in the EU as imports' stocks deplete.

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Against this background, demand has risen sharply, especially in North America: in Canada - 2 times, in the US - 70%. This was reported by Freshplaza. According to the publication, in the current realities, the world may face a shortage of garlic. According to a trader from the United States, this year he does not expect competition in the market from China, Spain, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. In China, the garlic harvest has grown by 20-25% this year, but there are serious problems with exports due to the lack of refrigerated containers. The difficult situation on the garlic market in the Netherlands. The harvest in Spain has decreased by almost 45%, and the available supplies are not of the highest quality. Given the disappointing global harvest and high demands from North and ...

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