Chinese garlic imports are falling, they are brought to Hungary through the European Union

This year, Hungarian farmers grow garlic in a smaller area than last year, on only 778 hectares. The downward trend has been characteristic of the domestic production area for years. Domestic production does not fully cover domestic garlic consumption, in 2021 we imported nearly 2,300 tons of goods, mainly from Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. The foreign trade data does not show the amount imported from China. This is because the data series show the exporting country that imports the product from the non-EU country. According to the submitted area-based subsidies, spring and autumn garlic will be grown on a total of 778 hectares in 2022 in Hungary. This represents a minimal decrease compared to last year's 796 hectares - the Agricultural Sector learned from the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy. In recent years, the domestic production area is getting smaller and smaller every year. This year, however, it can be said in general for all agricultural products that the ...