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Mar-06-23
Buyer From Bucharest, Romania
Feb-19-20
Buyer From Oradea, Romania
May-08-18
Buyer From Ramnicelu, Buzau, Romania
May-17-21
Buyer From Romania
Jun-01-21
Buyer From Romania
Aug-12-19
Buyer From Romania, Romania
Feb-08-22
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Pineapple   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Pear   |   Mango   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Fresh Roses   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Watermelon   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Peas   |   Black Tea   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Kiwi   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Spices   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Orange   |   Apple   |   Red Chilli   |   Pomegranate   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Apricot   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Papaya   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon
Jun-29-22
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Oil Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Lentils   |   Spices   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Red Chilli   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Dehydrated Spices   |   Fresh Onion   |   Cloves   |   Sorghum   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Chickpeas   |   Papaya   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Turmeric   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Soybean   |   Barley   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Peanut Kernel   |   Rye   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Avocado   |   Wheat   |   Pineapple   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Strawberry   |   Peanuts   |   Grams   |   Millet   |   Mango   |   Watermelon   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Oat   |   Beans   |   Fresh Fruits
Jan-18-20
Buyer From Urziceni, Ialomita, Romania
Buyer Of Beans   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Cloves   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Coco Peat & Coir Pith   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Coconut Oil   |   Sage   |   Milk Powder   |   Argan Oil   |   Orange   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Chips   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Basil Leaf   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Pepper   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Vanilla   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rosemary   |   Soybean Meal   |   Red Chilli   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Fruits   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Limestone   |   Oregano   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Mango   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Apple   |   Thyme   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Rice   |   Coconut Shell   |   Mineral Water   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Black Tea   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Fresh Potato   |   Butter   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Pineapple   |   Starch   |   Herbs   |   Palm Oil   |   Peppermint Oil   |   Turmeric   |   Rosemary Oil   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Parsley   |   Chickpeas   |   Shea Butter   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Coconut   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Passion Fruit
Nov-04-20
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Frozen Anchovy Fish   |   Nutmegs   |   Frozen Fish   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Banana   |   Bamboo   |   Mushrooms   |   Milk Powder   |   Papaya   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Palm Kernel   |   Mango   |   Sodium Bicarbonate   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Lily   |   Palm Oil   |   Fish Maw   |   Fresh Abalone   |   Beans   |   Apricot   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Green Tea   |   Cashew Kernel   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Coffee   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Fresh Ribbon Fish   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fish   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Almonds   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Fresh Anchovy Fish   |   Rice   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Apple   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Fresh Mushroom   |   Orange   |   Chips   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Fresh Roses   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Jade Gemstones   |   Frozen Octopus   |   Turmeric   |   Tea   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Onion   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Dried Seafood   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Juice   |   Dried Fish   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Aloe Vera   |   Bamboo Products   |   Aluminum Foils   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Pomfret Fish   |   Star Anise   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Black Tea   |   Fruit Slices   |   Other Type Of Woods   |   Ammonium Sulphate   |   Aluminum Foil   |   White Rice   |   Kidney Beans   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Olive Oil   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Frozen Salmon Fish   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Solar Power Equipments   |   Solar Panels   |   Frozen Sardine Fish   |   Frozen Squid   |   Milk Cream   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Fresh Cuttlefish   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Oysters   |   Pineapple   |   Flower Seeds   |   Fatty Acid   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Squid   |   Frozen Lobsters   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans
May-20-21
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Guar Gum   |   Barley   |   Corn   |   Lentils   |   Fresh Onion   |   Red Chilli   |   Beans   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Cloves   |   Green Tea   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Anthracite Coal   |   Tea Leaves   |   Hibiscus   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fruit Powder   |   Wheat Flour   |   Flour   |   Arabic Gum   |   Avocado Oil   |   Palm Oil   |   Peanuts   |   Watermelon   |   Coffee Beans   |   Guar Gum Powder   |   Black Tea   |   Senna   |   Coal   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Groundnuts   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Psyllium Husk   |   Sorghum   |   Fresh Hibiscus   |   Milk Powder   |   Cashew Nuts   |   White Rice   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Grams   |   Kidney Beans   |   Pepper   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Soybean   |   Chickpeas   |   Chilli Powder   |   Turmeric   |   Coffee   |   Wheat Bran   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Wheat   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Spices   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Basmati Rice   |   Oat   |   Peas   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Rice   |   Curry Leaves   |   Pulses   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Sulphur
Feb-29-24
Buyer From Romania
Oct-01-21
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Cumin Seeds   |   Orange   |   Aniseeds   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Beans   |   Fresh Hibiscus   |   Corn   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Fresh Onion   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Cloves   |   Garam Masala   |   Chilli Powder   |   Guar Gum   |   Banana   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Coconut Oil   |   Spearmint Oil   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rosemary   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Lentils   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Flax Seeds   |   Nutmegs   |   Basil Leaf   |   Parsley   |   Chickpeas   |   Arabic Gum   |   Mustard Oil   |   Edible Oils   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Olive Oil   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Milk Powder   |   Mace   |   Avocado   |   Chamomile Oil   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Green Cardamom   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Palm Oil   |   Peppermint Oil   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Pepper   |   Herbs   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Pulses   |   Oregano   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Chia Seeds   |   Walnuts   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Flowers   |   White Rice   |   Kidney Beans   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Essential Oils   |   Wheat Flour   |   Coffee Beans   |   Thyme   |   Soybean Oil   |   Red Chilli   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Hibiscus   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Mango   |   Basmati Rice   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Sesame Oil   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Turmeric   |   Green Tea   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Frankincense Oil   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Safflower Oil   |   Spices   |   Apple   |   Tea
Sep-26-21
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Red Chilli   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Spices   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Chocolates   |   Peanuts   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Wood Charcoal   |   Dried Flowers   |   Green Tea   |   Coffee Beans   |   Charcoal   |   Wheat Flour   |   Soya Oil   |   Fresh Cut Flowers   |   Rosemary   |   Handkerchief   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Mango   |   Soybean Meal   |   Black Tea   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Snacks   |   Sugarcane Products   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Solar LED Street Lights   |   Pepper   |   Fruit Juices   |   Juice   |   Parsley   |   Processed Food   |   Fresh Potato   |   Olive Oil   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Baby Jogging Stroller   |   Furniture   |   Springs   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Aluminium Foil Scrap   |   Silica Sand   |   Sandstones & Sands   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Frozen Fish   |   Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Basmati Rice   |   Aluminum Foils   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Frozen Sea Cucumber   |   Broken Rice   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Frozen Octopus   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Corn   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Other Type Of Rice   |   Sweeteners   |   Cloves   |   Mushrooms   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Frozen Avocado   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Passion Fruit   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Frozen Squid   |   Fresh Fish Fillets   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Chickpeas   |   Chilli Powder   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Coffee   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Nutmegs   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Frozen Pineapple   |   Coconut Shell   |   Banana   |   Sugar   |   Grapes   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Frozen Meat   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Vegetables   |   Green Cardamom   |   Food Processing Machinery   |   Frozen Beef   |   Fresh Prawns   |   White Rice   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Avocado   |   Basil Leaf   |   Food Products   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Chips   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Dehydrated Spices   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Lentils   |   Canned Food   |   Urea   |   Beans   |   Thai Rice   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Candies   |   Apricot   |   Honey   |   Guava   |   Coconut Oil   |   Tea   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Lemongrass   |   Fruits   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Briquette   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Resin   |   Green Coffee   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Orange   |   Aluminum Foil   |   Peach   |   Turmeric   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Dried Vegetables   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Fresh Radish   |   Starch   |   Papaya   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Avocado   |   Frozen Mango   |   Apple   |   Pomegranate   |   Coconut   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Coco Peat & Coir Pith   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Flour   |   Pear   |   Jams & Jelly   |   Rice   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fertilizers   |   Mineral Water   |   Fresh Squid   |   Garam Masala   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Biscuits   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Herbs   |   Fresh Cassava   |   NPK   |   Palm Oil   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Thyme   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Watermelon   |   Frozen Apple   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Fresh Coconut   |   DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Frozen Passion Fruit   |   Soft Drinks   |   Fresh Roses   |   Salt   |   Fresh Onion
Jul-15-24
Buyer From Romania
Buyer Of Aniseeds   |   Corn Oil   |   Walnuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Coconut Oil   |   Masala Tea   |   Corn   |   Cigarette Lighters   |   Flavored Tea   |   Organic Coffee   |   Ginger Tea   |   Betel nut   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Thai Rice   |   Turmeric   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Matta Rice   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Sesame Oil   |   Firewoods   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Gram Flour   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Maize   |   Fertilizers   |   Instant Coffee   |   Starch   |   Pepper   |   Kidney Beans   |   Corn Flour   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   White Rice   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Onion   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Cinamon Tea   |   Dried Fish   |   Arabica Coffee   |   Organic Rice   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Orange   |   Green Coffee   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Beans   |   Horns, Skins, Hides, Skulls, Feathers & Hairs Of Animals   |   Briquette   |   Pineapple   |   Rice Flour   |   Castor Seeds   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Banana   |   Niger Seeds   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Spices   |   Honey   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Rape Seed   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Flax Seeds   |   Papaya   |   Metal Scraps   |   Other Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Avocado   |   Wood Shavings   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Rice   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Copper Cathode   |   Soybean   |   Beet Sugar   |   Wheat   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Garam Masala   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Frozen Barracuda Fish   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Canola Seeds   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Peas   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Other Frozen Seafood   |   Coconut By-Products   |   Printing Paper   |   Wood Chips   |   Gas Lighters   |   Wood Powder & Sawdust   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Steel Alloy Scrap   |   Aluminum Ingots   |   Timber   |   Teak Wood   |   Cashew Kernel   |   Wood Logs   |   PP (Polypropylene) Plastic Bags   |   Green Cardamom   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Bees By-Product & Wax   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Garbage Bags   |   Sugandha Basmati Rice   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Broken Rice   |   Potato Starch   |   Coconut   |   Cow Leather   |   Coconut Sugar   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Semi-husked Coconut   |   Coffee Powder   |   Assam Tea   |   Matcha Tea   |   Peanuts   |   Mango   |   Flour   |   Edible Oils   |   Organic Tea   |   Condensed milk   |   Lentils   |   Wheat Flour   |   Coffee Beans   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Apple   |   Milk Powder   |   Fresh Potato   |   Oil Seeds   |   Chia Seeds   |   Charcoal   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Nutmegs   |   Herbal Tea   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Husked Coconut   |   Rice Bran Oil   |   Sawdust Briquette Charcoal   |   Basmati Rice   |   Brown Rice   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Oil Seeds   |   Bee Honey   |   Soybean Oil   |   Coconut Flour   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Sugar   |   Rice Bran   |   Ground Coffee   |   Goat Leather   |   Palm Oil   |   Corn Starch   |   Black Tea   |   Raw Leather
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Fresh Garlic: Seasoning the World Through Cross-Border Trade

Garlic is a bulb-shaped vegetable and a part of the onion family (including leeks, chives, and scallions). When we refer to fresh garlic, it means garlic that has not yet been dried and was harvested recently. This versatile veggie is known for its pungent aroma and flavor. Its name comes from the English word 'garleac' which means 'spear-shaped leek'. It is used worldwide in almost every cuisine as a condiment to flavor food. Each garlic bulb has 10 to 20 individual cloves and is enclosed in a white, papery skin with yellowish flesh within. Garlic is one of the oldest known horticultural crops, with references dating back over 5,000 years. The Greek physician Hippocrates used garlic to treat a number of illnesses such as respiratory problems, parasites, fatigue, and poor digestion. In ancient Greece, Olympic athletes were given garlic to improve their performance. There are several health benefits related to garlic due to the presence of sulfur compounds. Whether used in culinary preparations, the food preservation sector, or traditional medicine, fresh garlic continues to remain in international demand. To meet the growing needs of fresh garlic buyers, exporters must focus on quality, consistency, and timely delivery. The major players in the fresh garlic cross-border trade are India, China, and Spain. Key regions with high demand include the United States, the European Union (particularly Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France), Indonesia, and countries in the Middle East.



Types of Garlic in Demand Across the Globe

Global garlic consumption continues to rise due to several factors. These include increasing awareness of its health benefits, growing use in the processed food industry, a shift toward plant-based diets in vegan and ethnic cuisine markets, and health-conscious trends creating demand for organic vegetables like fresh garlic. However, here are the widely traded garlic varieties that you should know.

Garlic TypeFeaturesUses / Market Demand Drivers
Hardneck Garlic
  • Fewer, larger cloves
  • Strong flavor
  • Shorter shelf life
  • Grows in cold climates
Gourmet cooking, health-conscious markets
Softneck Garlic
  • More cloves
  • Longer shelf life
  • Milder flavor
  • Grows in warm climates
Bulk cooking, supermarkets, long-distance export
Silverskin Garlic
  • Subtype of softneck
  • Very long shelf life
  • White papery skin
Grocery chains, storage-focused markets
Artichoke Garlic
  • Softneck subtype
  • Multiple layers of cloves
  • Mild taste
Processed food industry, seasoning blends
Purple Stripe Garlic
  • Hardneck type
  • Purple-streaked skin
  • Rich, complex flavor
Baking, roasting, health food stores
Rocambole Garlic
  • Hardneck type
  • Full-bodied flavor
  • Short shelf life
High-end restaurants, farmer's markets
Elephant Garlic
  • Very large bulbs
  • Technically a leek
  • Mild flavor
Roasting, novelty markets, food service sector
Creole Garlic
  • Rich flavor
  • Heat-tolerant
  • Red to purple cloves
Premium cooking, niche ethnic markets
Black Garlic
  • Fermented garlic
  • Sweet, umami-rich
  • Soft texture
Functional foods, gourmet products, supplements
Green Garlic
  • Immature garlic
  • Harvested early
  • Milder taste
Seasonal markets, farm-to-table, restaurants
Organic Garlic
  • Grown without synthetic inputs
  • Certified organic
Health-conscious consumers, premium retailers
Chinese White Garlic (Hybrid)
  • Mass-produced
  • Large bulbs
  • White skin
  • Mild flavor
Bulk exports, wholesale markets, food processing
Red Garlic
  • Red to purple skin
  • Medium to strong flavor
Regional cuisine, spicy dishes, street food
Spanish Roja
  • Heritage hardneck variety
  • Strong flavor
  • Reddish skin
Culinary specialists, heirloom garlic markets


So, these are the most in-demand garlic types. When dealing in these varieties, you should stay updated with some key insights. For example, Oftneck garlic (Chinese hybrid types) dominates bulk international trade due to shelf stability. Hardneck and specialty garlic (like black garlic and purple stripe) usually have higher prices in premium markets. Also, organic and value-added garlic (e.g., peeled, paste, powder) are in high demand in Western as well as health-conscious regions. Understanding regional culinary preferences will help you target the right garlic type for every market. 


In addition, exporters in the garlic trade often deal in other related or interlinked vegetable and seasoning categories. Expanding your product portfolio to include other fresh vegetables or agricultural products can increase profitability and broaden your market reach. These categories include:



What Fresh Garlic Importers Expect From Exporters or Suppliers 

Fresh garlic importers and buyers have some fundamental expectations that every exporter should meet. Aligning with these expectations can help you build long-term partnerships and stay competitive in the global market. 

CategoryWhat Buyers Look For
Product Quality
  • Uniform bulb size, shape, and color
  • Fresh, firm texture with no mold or sprouting
  • Long shelf life and low moisture content (<65%)
Packaging & Labeling
  • Export-grade packaging (e.g., 5kg, 10kg mesh/jute bags or cartons)
  • Clear labeling (origin, weight, grade, packing date)
  • Moisture and damage protection
Certifications & Compliance
  • Phytosanitary certificate (mandatory)
  • Global GAP, HACCP certifications
  • MRL (pesticide) compliance
  • Organic certification (for niche markets)
Communication & Support
  • Timely and clear communication
  • Proactive updates on production and shipment
  • Quick resolution of complaints or issues
Samples & Product Info
  • Pre-shipment samples for quality verification
  • Detailed product specifications (size, variety, shelf life, packing info)
Sustainability & Ethics
  • Eco-friendly packaging options
  • Ethical sourcing and fair labor practices
  • Reduced chemical use


Garlic Market Insights: A Global Overview

Global Garlic Market Size:

MetricValue
Market Size (2023)US$ 21.59 billion
Estimated Market Size (2033)US$ 35.85 billion
CAGR5.20%

Source: FACT MR


Key Export Import Data (2023):

MetricValue
Top ExporterChina
Top ImporterIndonesia
Top ProducerChina
Export ValueUSD 3.38 Billion
Import ValueUSD 2.74 Billion
HS Code70320

Source: Tridge 


Important Insights for Exporters:

  • Notable exporting countries of fresh garlic (2025) are Argentina, China, the Netherlands, the United States, and Ukraine.
  • Notable importing countries of fresh garlic (2025) are Brazil, the United States, Bangladesh, Spain, and Pakistan. 
  • India's garlic exports reached an all-time high of 57, 346 tons in the year 2023 due to China's (one of the major fresh garlic producers and exporters) shortfall in production of the vegetable in the same fiscal year. (Source: LIME EXIM)



How to Find Verified Fresh Garlic Buyers Near Me or Globally?

The truth is that finding verified wholesale fresh garlic buyers is not an easy task. But here are the best ways to identify and connect with genuine buyers in both domestic and international markets.


  • B2B marketplaces like go4WorldBusiness allow exporters to find and connect with verified fresh garlic buyers across the world. These platforms often verify buyers through company registration, trade history, and third-party checks to help exporters trade with confidence.
  • You can participate in agriculture and food expos such as Fruit Logistica, SIAL, Gulfood, and BIOFACH India. The best part is that you get to meet potential fresh garlic importers, distributors, and retail buyers in person. These events are industry-specific, and most attendees are pre-screened with trade associations, which makes them more reliable.
  • You can also register with Government Export Promotion agencies like APEDA (India), USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USA), Trade Map (ITC/UN), and Chambers of Commerce and Export Councils. These bodies maintain databases of certified international buyers.
  • One of the easiest ways is to leverage LinkedIn, as it can be a powerful tool when used correctly. All you need to do is search for roles like 'Import Manager', 'Fresh Producer Buyer', or 'Food Procurement Specialist'. Reach out to them and showcase your credibility (certifications, product photos, and testimonials).



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):


1. How much is 1 kg of garlic?

The price of 1 kg of garlic varies based on the variety, quality, season, and location. However, the global average price (FOB) ranges from $0.80 to $2.50/kg. 


2. Where is the best place to sell fresh garlic?

The best place to sell fresh garlic depends on your market focus. You can look for local wholesalers, distributors, and online platforms (such as go4WorldBusiness).  


3. Who is the largest consumer of fresh garlic?

China is the largest consumer of fresh garlic globally due to its huge population and heavy use in daily cooking. Besides, India is also a major consumer.


4. Who is the biggest importer of garlic?

Indonesia is the biggest importer of garlic. 


5. Which is the biggest garlic market in India?

The biggest garlic market in India is in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. In fact, it is known as the price setter for garlic in the country. Also, Lasalgaon (Maharashtra), Nashik, Indore, Kota, and Ahmedabad are important regional markets for garlic. 



6. What are the challenges in fresh garlic export?

Here are the major challenges in fresh garlic export:

Perishability and short shelf life 

Strict quality and pesticide residue standards in some importing countries

Price fluctuations due to seasonal production and global supply shifts

Competition from China, the dominant garlic exporter globally


7. What are the opportunities in garlic export?

Here are the key opportunities in garlic export:

Rising global demand for organic and fresh garlic

Growth of processed garlic forms like powder, flakes, and paste

Untapped or emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia


8. Does India import or export garlic?

India primarily exports garlic to countries like Bangladesh, UAE, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. However, India imports occasionally, especially during local shortages (mainly from China). 


9. Which country is the largest producer of garlic?

China is the largest producer of garlic worldwide, accounting for over 70% of global production with an annual output of around 20.6 million tonnes. India is the second-largest producer of garlic, followed by Bangladesh and Egypt. 


10. What is the fresh garlic HSN code?

07032000 is the fresh garlic HSN code.



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