Mexican garlic cultivation is growing steadily

Published 2021년 8월 23일

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In 2020, garlic production in Mexico saw a growth of 4.3%, reaching 86,500 tons. The United States was the primary consumer, accounting for 86.8% of the total production. However, Australia and France experienced a decline in their garlic imports from Mexico. The majority of the garlic production was concentrated in several states, with the rest being contributed by other states and regions. Mexico was previously ranked ninth among garlic exporting countries from 2015 to 2019, with a export share of 0.6%. Additionally, the article highlights the nutritional benefits of garlic, including its low calorie content, vitamins, and minerals, and its potential health benefits such as lowering cholesterol, providing antioxidants, and possibly reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Mexican garlic cultivation grew by 4.3% in 2020 to 86,500 tons. The main buyer of Mexican garlic was the US, with a share of 86.8%. Australia declined 7% and France 2.3%. According to the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, the lion's share of garlic production, at 87.1%, takes place in the states of Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Puebla, Lower California and Sonora. The rest of the production takes place in the states of Veracruz, Aguascalientes, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Querétaro, Durango, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Guerrero, Jalisco, Tlaxcala, Southern California, Coahuila and Michoacán. The ministry calculated that Mexico was in ninth place in the ranking of garlic exporting countries with a share of 0.6% in the period 2015-2019. Health BenefitsGarlic has a high nutritional value and is very low in calories. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. ...

Source: AGF