China’s garlic production and exports expected to remain stable in 2025

Despite cold waves and heavy snowfall in some regions of China at the beginning of 2025, the country’s garlic production and export levels are expected to remain stable. On March 3, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued multiple yellow alerts for cold waves and snowstorms, covering major garlic-producing areas such as Shandong Province. The Shandong Meteorological Bureau also released yellow alerts for road icing and blue alerts for cold waves. However, with the new garlic harvest set to begin in early June, industry insiders remain optimistic about this year’s yield and quality. According to Yao Changfeng, General Manager of Onedayone Group China, despite significant climate fluctuations in the spring, garlic, as a cold-resistant crop, has not been significantly affected. He noted that the early snowfall protected garlic seedlings and improved soil moisture, creating favorable conditions for a strong harvest this year. “As long as there are no unexpected weather ...