The CEO of Denimpex, Danny Den, has forecasted a rise in garlic consumption in Europe due to immigration-driven population growth, with immigrants consuming garlic in larger quantities than EU natives. However, the world's largest garlic exporter, China, is facing increased duties in the US and quotas in Europe, which could result in insufficient quotas to meet future demand in Europe. This situation is expected to drive up garlic prices due to factors such as higher freight and insurance costs for maritime transportation and the strengthening of the US dollar against other currencies.