Countries by Garlic production

Garlic, cherished for its culinary and medicinal properties, thrives in moderate temperate climates with well-drained soil. Its versatility makes it a staple across diverse cuisines, enhancing flavors and providing health benefits. As of 2025, the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the year 2023 outlines the current state of global garlic production, highlighting key producers and regional trends.

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Global Garlic Production

In 2023, global garlic production reached around 28.67 million tonnes, marking a significant growth from approximately 4.3 million tonnes in 1961. This growth highlights steady expansion over the decades, with notable jumps in production in the early 2000s and mid-2010s. The increase from 1961 to 2023 reflects substantial advancements in agricultural practices and rising demand for garlic worldwide.

Garlic Production by Country

  • China dominates garlic production with around 20.51 million tonnes, underscoring its status as the world's largest producer.
  • India, as a significant producer, contributed approximately 3.27 million tonnes to the global garlic supply.
  • Bangladesh produced roughly 549 thousand tonnes, maintaining its role as a notable producer.
  • Egypt's production stood at about 490 thousand tonnes, contributing to its agricultural exports.
  • Canada, although not among the top global producers, produced nearly 1,947 tonnes of garlic, ranking 75th worldwide according to FAO stats.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 20,513,385.83 14.717 831,832 24.66
India 3,266,022.81 2.444 408,560 7.994
Bangladesh 548,907 3.324 71,706 7.655
Egypt 490,417.53 5.03 20,437 23.997
South Korea 318,220 6.163 24,700 12.883
Uzbekistan 225,951.8 6.92 7,320 30.868
Algeria 212,300.26 4.99 11,347 18.71
Myanmar 207,187.38 3.847 27,659 7.491
Spain 194,340 4.165 25,640 7.58
Ethiopia 190,627.96 1.773 23,708 8.041
Ukraine 186,350 4.409 20,400 9.135
Brazil 184,844 0.882 13,544 13.648
United States of America 182,344 0.556 10,846 16.812
Argentina 156,006.63 3.506 16,069 9.709
Russian Federation 145,746.17 0.992 15,681 9.294
Pakistan 115,390 0.572 12,993 8.881
Mexico 110,110.14 0.883 8,617 12.778
Peru 96,920.36 3.103 9,069 10.687
Kyrgyzstan 81,606 12.934 4,840 16.861
North Korea 77,178.11 3.014 7,187 10.739
Nepal 73,567.13 2.518 9,570 7.687
Kazakhstan 64,815.49 3.547 2,688 24.113
Iran 60,405.77 0.739 4,994 12.096
Thailand 59,325.84 0.858 8,725 6.8
Taiwan 55,887 2.37 5,443 10.268
Turkey 54,127 0.634 2,417 22.394
Syria 48,349 2.644 4,419 10.941
Indonesia 39,254.43 0.148 5,341 7.35
Guatemala 30,254.28 1.749 3,422 8.841
France 29,310 0.436 4,130 7.097
Sudan 28,295.48 0.694 3,197 8.851
Italy 26,730 0.442 3,380 7.908
Chile 25,739.34 1.465 2,053 12.537
Tunisia 25,432.31 2.222 2,288 11.116
Morocco 21,380.5 0.615 2,736 7.815
Azerbaijan 20,822.6 2.104 2,073 10.045
Belarus 20,760.92 2.19 1,780 11.663
Japan 20,743.87 0.164 2,628 7.893
Romania 20,580 1.054 4,970 4.141
Poland 19,400 0.505 2,200 8.818
Albania 16,608.58 5.786 1,062 15.639
Mali 16,404 0.859 1,134 14.466
Venezuela 14,470.14 0.455 1,634 8.856
Angola 12,484.44 0.427 917 13.614
Tajikistan 11,704.35 1.311 785 14.91
Colombia 10,662.75 0.214 787 13.549
Niger 10,155.92 0.473 681 14.913
Cuba 9,867.85 0.879 1,679 5.877
Moldova 9,839 2.771 4,153 2.369
Portugal 9,100 0.884 630 14.444
Dominican Republic 8,595.46 0.837 1,206 7.127
Armenia 8,319.4 2.801 737 11.288
Tanzania 6,208.31 0.115 1,755 3.537
Jordan 6,183 0.604 260 23.781
Bosnia and Herzegovina 6,064 1.602 604 10.04
Philippines 5,765.06 0.054 2,383 2.419
Macedonia 5,509 2.655 901 6.114
Hungary 5,260 0.538 710 7.408
Libya 4,879.62 0.754 858 5.687
Oman 4,433 0.885 214 20.715
Greece 4,080 0.379 590 6.915
Iraq 3,505 0.089 544 6.443
Kenya 3,365.84 0.066 269 12.512
Turkmenistan 3,215.32 0.549 316 10.175
Yemen 3,191.26 0.11 418 7.635
Serbia 3,137.93 0.448 1,359 2.309
Lebanon 2,999.12 0.492 307 9.769
Zimbabwe 2,801.01 0.189 462 6.063
Australia 2,730 0.109 400 6.825
Madagascar 2,538.62 0.097 388 6.543
The Netherlands 2,360 0.137 170 13.882
Bolivia 2,355.39 0.208 533 4.419
Nigeria 2,201.72 0.011 169 13.028
Mongolia 2,057.51 0.638 351 5.862
Canada 1,947 0.052 910 2.14
New Zealand 1,933.37 0.394 321 6.023
Georgia 1,900 0.509 600 3.167
Austria 1,570 0.178 280 5.607
Czech Republic 1,550 0.146 380 4.079
Croatia 1,430 0.341 240 5.958
Ecuador 1,298.29 0.076 841 1.544
Bulgaria 1,070 0.152 270 3.963
Palestinian Territories 1,045.25 0.23 64 16.332
Haiti 1,030.35 0.093 39 26.419
Montenegro 947.31 1.522 252 3.759
Uruguay 887.22 0.253 170 5.219
Slovakia 860 0.158 130 6.615
Slovenia 800 0.387 150 5.333
Lithuania 750 0.268 430 1.744
Latvia 710 0.369 410 1.732
Israel 424 0.048 469 0.904
East Timor 393.61 0.312 196 2.008
Bhutan 366.16 0.504 147 2.491
Cyprus 359.27 0.42 21 17.108
Malta 358 0.753 43 8.326
Malawi 339.88 0.019 47 7.231
Switzerland 288 0.034 67 4.299
Paraguay 286.84 0.041 91 3.152
Kuwait 230 0.054 4 57.5
Honduras 197.37 0.022 53 3.724
Cape Verde 86.26 0.159 17 5.074
Finland 80 0.014 70 1.143
Sweden 70 0.007 20 3.5
Estonia 60 0.045 60 1
Mauritius 52 0.041 12 4.333

Top Garlic Producing Countries by Share

  • China alone accounts for about 71.5% of the world's garlic production, emphasizing its overwhelming influence in the market.
  • India contributes approximately 11.4% to the global garlic production, highlighting its importance as a key player in the sector.
  • The collective production share of Bangladesh and Egypt is around 3.6%, showcasing their roles in regional production.
  • Canada holds a mere 0.0068% of the global production, illustrating its smaller scale but growing diversity in agricultural outputs.

Map of Countries by Garlic Production

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