Garlic supply slowdown triggers price hike in Russia

Garlic supplies have been facing several challenges lately, with lower and slower stock movements from major producers such as China and Spain, EastFruit reports. This shortage has led to higher prices, with importers citing quality as a key differentiator in the market, according to a review of the garlic market from FreshPlaza. Prices in Europe are high with variable demand in the Union countries, for example, in Germany, from high to medium. Italy is in planting mode, with imports currently dominating. The Netherlands is receiving Chinese garlic at a high price. There is high demand for garlic in France. Read also: Hot, dry weather has negatively affected the quality of commercial and planting garlic In the summer, garlic exports in China showed weak performance, with fewer orders than in previous years. The quality of the new garlic crop this year is excellent, but the yield of large garlic is lower. High transport costs and an unstable delivery schedule have delayed the ...