In the Philippines, the cost of local garlic is three times higher than imported

Published Jan 29, 2023

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The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has reported a shift in consumer preference towards imported garlic due to its lower price, which is three times less expensive than locally grown garlic, selling for £80/kg and £300/kg respectively. This shift is attributed to the high cost of local garlic, which has led to widespread shortages, forcing consumers to seek lower-priced options from other countries. The DA also highlighted that local garlic stocks have significantly dropped following the holiday season.

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Filipino buyers now prefer imported garlic. After all, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), local now costs more than three times as much. Based on recent market monitoring, the DA notes that more consumers are choosing imported garlic, which sells for £80/kg, over locally produced garlic, which sells for £300/kg, freshplaza.com reports EastFruit. . “Due to the growing demand for garlic in the household and various industries, consumers still prefer to buy imported varieties rather than local products. Widespread price shortages have forced buyers to buy varieties from other garlic-producing countries,” the ...

Source: Eastfruit