Sub Product
Frozen Diced Garlic, Frozen Minced Garlic, Frozen Sliced Garlic, Frozen Whole Garlic Cloves
Raw Materials
Fresh Garlic
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Garlic market coverage spans 36 countries.
- 238 exporter companies and 264 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,904 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Garlic
Analyze 1,904 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Garlic.
Frozen Garlic Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Garlic to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Garlic: Thailand (+110.0%), Pakistan (-65.1%), Mexico (-52.2%).
Frozen Garlic Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Garlic country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Garlic transaction unit prices: Costa Rica (6.40 USD / kg), United Kingdom (4.94 USD / kg), Israel (4.76 USD / kg), United States (4.36 USD / kg), South Korea (3.01 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -18.4% | 1,454 | 0.96 USD / kg (3,289,720 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (3,292,091 kg) | 1.03 USD / kg (4,291,441 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (3,407,260 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (3,894,584.3 kg) | 1.05 USD / kg (4,096,021 kg) | ||||||
| India | -8.6% | 241 | 2.41 USD / kg (116,643.884 kg) | 2.93 USD / kg (8,595.52 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (15,083.36 kg) | 3.83 USD / kg (3,310.4 kg) | 2.29 USD / kg (380 kg) | 2.99 USD / kg (34,469.12 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -3.9% | 63 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.37 USD / kg (12,538.768 kg) | - (-) | 4.35 USD / kg (9,139.406 kg) | 4.36 USD / kg (29,911.523 kg) | ||||||
| Israel | - | 29 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.35 USD / kg (128,910 kg) | 6.00 USD / kg (73,710 kg) | 4.85 USD / kg (25,706 kg) | 4.76 USD / kg (42,425 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | +0.5% | 21 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.40 USD / kg (59.18 kg) | 6.40 USD / kg (36.33 kg) | 6.40 USD / kg (91.73 kg) | 6.40 USD / kg (71.48 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.82 USD / kg (540 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.87 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.01 USD / kg (550 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +17.0% | 24 | 3.65 USD / kg (-) | 7.03 USD / kg (358,218 kg) | 2.46 USD / kg (308,859 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (168,804 kg) | 2.74 USD / kg (62,275 kg) | 2.54 USD / kg (91,950 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | -19.7% | 17 | 2.30 USD / kg (22,950 kg) | 2.30 USD / kg (85,815 kg) | 3.51 USD / kg (29,765 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (3,200 kg) | 3.70 USD / kg (900 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (83,516 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -33.2% | 17 | 1.90 USD / kg (228.62 kg) | 3.42 USD / kg (695.98 kg) | 2.51 USD / kg (293.98 kg) | 3.43 USD / kg (67.72 kg) | 1.24 USD / kg (1,130.48 kg) | 1.90 USD / kg (904.85 kg) |
Frozen Garlic Global Supply Chain Coverage
502 companies
238 exporters and 264 importers are mapped for Frozen Garlic.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Garlic, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Garlic Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
238 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Garlic. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Garlic Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Frozen Garlic suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
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Frozen Garlic Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 238 total exporter companies in the Frozen Garlic supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Garlic, Frozen Onion, Frozen Whole Garlic Cloves
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Garlic, Frozen Diced Garlic, Frozen Minced Garlic
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Garlic, Frozen Whole Garlic Cloves, Frozen Sliced Garlic
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Frozen Garlic Global Exporter Coverage
238 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Garlic supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Frozen Garlic opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Frozen Garlic Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
264 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Garlic demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Garlic Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 264 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Garlic. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersLand TransportOthersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFishing AquacultureFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Philippines, Vietnam
Global Importer Coverage
264 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Garlic.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Garlic buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Frozen Garlic
Frozen Garlic Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Frozen Garlic wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Garlic wholesale unit prices: South Korea (1.94 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2.01 USD / kg | 2.09 USD / kg | 2.10 USD / kg | 2.05 USD / kg | 1.99 USD / kg | 1.94 USD / kg |
Frozen Garlic Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Frozen Garlic wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 1.98 USD / kg | 1.33 USD / kg | 2.44 USD / kg | +3.8% |
Latest Frozen Garlic Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Frozen Garlic wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 마늘 ********** * *** *** ***** **** | 52.05 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 마늘 ********** * *** ** ***** **** | 1960.49 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 마늘 ********** * *** *** ***** **** | 39.36 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | 마늘 ********** * *************** ** | 5905.19 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | 마늘 ********** * *** ** ***** ** | 33.42 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product
Market
Frozen garlic is a globally traded, cold-chain-dependent processed vegetable product, typically supplied as whole peeled cloves and as cut/minced formats for retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing. Upstream raw garlic production is concentrated in a small set of high-output countries, and freezing converts a seasonal fresh crop into a more storable, year-round tradable input. The product competes operationally with fresh/chilled peeled garlic and dehydrated garlic products, with buyers valuing labor-saving preparation and consistent availability. International trade performance is strongly influenced by cold-chain integrity requirements and by buyer scrutiny of food safety and social compliance in agricultural supply chains.
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaAmong the largest garlic producers in FAOSTAT crop production statistics (confirm latest year and rank in FAOSTAT).
- IndiaMajor garlic producer in FAOSTAT crop production statistics; large domestic market and growing processing potential.
- EgyptSignificant garlic producer with export-oriented horticulture and processing capacity in some product lines.
- SpainNotable European producer; relevance includes EU supply and proximity to regional cold-chain distribution.
- BangladeshSignificant producer in FAOSTAT crop production statistics; primarily domestically oriented.
Specification
Major VarietiesSoftneck garlic (Allium sativum groups commonly used for processing), Hardneck garlic (niche; less dominant in industrial processing)
Physical Attributes
- Free-flowing IQF cloves/pieces (when IQF-processed) with minimal clumping and low visible ice build-up
- Off-white to pale yellow clove color typical; excessive discoloration and dehydration indicate quality loss
- Strong characteristic garlic aroma; off-odors may indicate quality defects or contamination
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture and thaw-drip (exudate) specifications are commonly used by buyers to control yield and culinary performance
- Foreign matter and defect tolerances (e.g., peel fragments, discoloration, damaged pieces) are common specification points
Grades
- Codex CODEX STAN 320-2015 (Quick Frozen Vegetables) provides a reference point for quick-frozen vegetable definition and handling expectations
- UNECE FFV-18 (Garlic) is commonly referenced for fresh garlic quality classes upstream of processing
Packaging
- Bulk polyethylene bags in corrugated master cartons for industrial and foodservice buyers
- Retail freezer packs (sealed pouches) for consumer use; packaging integrity is critical to prevent freezer burn
ProcessingQuick freezing is used to pass the maximum crystallization range rapidly and stabilize the product for frozen distributionProduct is expected to be maintained at -18°C or colder throughout the cold chain for quick-frozen vegetable trade
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw garlic sourcing (fresh bulbs) -> receiving inspection -> washing -> peeling -> trimming/cutting (as required) -> optional blanching/enzyme deactivation (as specified) -> quick freezing (often IQF) -> packaging -> frozen storage -> reefer transport -> destination cold storage -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Labor and time savings versus peeling/chopping fresh garlic
- Year-round availability and inventory buffering versus seasonal fresh supply
- Standardized cut size and handling convenience for foodservice and prepared-food manufacturing
Temperature
- Quick-frozen vegetable standards reference maintaining product at -18°C or colder across the cold chain
- 0°F (-17.8°C) or below is widely used as an operational frozen-storage benchmark; temperature abuse increases freezer-burn risk and degrades quality even when food remains safe
Shelf Life
- Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely at 0°F (-17.8°C) or below, but quality can decline over time (e.g., freezer burn, texture and flavor changes)
Risks
Cold Chain Integrity HighFrozen garlic is a quick-frozen vegetable product whose tradeability and quality depend on maintaining -18°C or colder across storage and transport; temperature excursions can cause thaw/refreeze damage, clumping, dehydration/freezer burn, and higher rejection risk even if the product remains microbiologically safe.Use validated freezer and reefer setpoints, temperature monitoring/data loggers, strict dock procedures, and supplier controls that demonstrate compliance with quick-frozen handling expectations.
Food Safety MediumProcessing steps (peeling, cutting/mincing) increase surface exposure and handling intensity; poor hygiene or contaminated water/equipment can elevate microbiological risk, while residue non-compliance in upstream garlic can trigger border rejections.Implement HACCP/FSMS controls, verify sanitation and water quality, and require residue monitoring and supplier documentation aligned to destination-market limits.
Labor And Social Compliance MediumBuyers may face heightened due-diligence expectations because child labor has been reported for garlic production in some origins; failure to demonstrate responsible sourcing can disrupt procurement and market access.Adopt credible social-audit programs, map upstream farms/contractors, and require corrective-action plans and traceability for high-risk origins.
Sustainability
- Energy and emissions intensity of freezing, frozen storage, and reefer transport (cold-chain footprint)
- Packaging waste (multi-layer plastics and liners used to reduce dehydration/freezer burn)
- Agricultural input management (pesticide and fertilizer use) and residue-compliance scrutiny in export markets
Labor & Social
- Child labor risk in parts of the garlic supply chain has been documented by U.S. DOL ILAB for some producing countries (e.g., garlic from Argentina listed for child labor)
- Migrant and seasonal labor conditions in horticulture can trigger buyer audits, due diligence requirements, and reputational risk
FAQ
What temperature should frozen garlic be stored and shipped at for international trade?Quick-frozen vegetable standards reference maintaining the product at -18°C (0°F) or colder throughout the cold chain. U.S. food-safety guidance also uses 0°F (-17.8°C) or below as the benchmark where frozen foods remain safe indefinitely, even though quality can decline over time.
Which international standards are most relevant to frozen garlic specifications?For the frozen product form, Codex CODEX STAN 320-2015 (Quick Frozen Vegetables) is a key reference for what “quick frozen” means and how the product should be handled. For upstream raw material quality, UNECE FFV-18 (Garlic) is commonly referenced for commercial quality classes of fresh garlic.
Are there labor-risk concerns associated with garlic supply chains?Yes. The U.S. Department of Labor (ILAB) includes garlic from Argentina on its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor, which signals that buyers may require stronger labor due diligence and traceability for some origins.
Sources
Frozen Garlic Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, United States, Spain, India, Vietnam, France, Mexico, United Kingdom, South Korea, Peru, Thailand, Pakistan, Costa Rica, Chile, Philippines, Canada, Bahrain, Australia, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Lithuania, New Zealand, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, South Africa
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Raw materials: Fresh Garlic
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