Garlic supplies are experiencing a shortage with lower and slower moving stocks from major producers such as China and Spain, leading to a price increase. The market is focusing on quality as a way to differentiate products. Europe is experiencing high prices and fluctuating demand, with China's garlic arriving at high prices in the Netherlands. France has a high demand for garlic. China's garlic exports showed weak indicators in the summer, but prices have now stabilized and are showing an upward trend. Spanish garlic stocks are in the middle of their cycle, with slow sales and a preference to hold onto inventories due to a reduction in cultivation this year. High transportation costs and erratic delivery schedules have disrupted the market rhythm, especially in Eastern Europe.