India Garlic Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts

India Garlic Market Overview:

India, the world’s second-largest garlic producer, harvested over 3.24 million tonnes in FY 2023, primarily from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Valued at US$ 1.71 billion in 2022-23, the garlic market is expanding due to rising demand for both fresh and processed products. Processed segments—garlic paste, flakes, and powder—already contribute US$ ** million and are growing steadily, supported by increased consumption in urban households and the HoReCa sector. Despite seasonal fluctuations and infrastructure gaps, the garlic industry in India is undergoing modernization through policy-driven investments and private-sector processing capacity expansion.

Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis

The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India garlic market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends

Market Growth Factors

India’s garlic market is growing at a CAGR of **%, driven by rising health awareness and food processing demand. Between 2019 and 2024, nutraceutical demand for garlic extracts rose by **% annually, while processed food consumption is growing at over **% per year. Branded food companies like Dabur and Everest are reporting double-digit growth in garlic-based offerings. Government schemes such as PMKSY and Mega Food Parks are facilitating backward integration in garlic processing. With low cultivation costs (INR 55,000–60,000 per hectare) and high farmer profit margins (30–35%), production incentives remain strong.

Market Restraints & Challenges

India loses up to 25% of its garlic crop annually due to inadequate storage and transport facilities, particularly in high-output regions like Madhya Pradesh. Price volatility—ranging between INR 1,200 and INR 4,000 per quintal in 2022—creates uncertainty for farmers and exporters alike. Inconsistent product quality, especially in the unorganized processing sector, limits access to premium export markets. Moreover, the widespread use of outdated dehydration and processing technologies leads to reduced shelf life and export competitiveness, posing serious challenges to the market’s scaling potential.

Market Segmentation

Fresh garlic continues to dominate India’s garlic market with a **% share, generating over US$ ** billion in 2023. However, processed garlic products such as powder, paste, and oil are catching up, expected to reach US$ ** billion by 2030. Garlic powder and flakes are growing at 9.1% annually due to strong uptake by food processors. In 2023, the foodservice industry consumed over ** thousand tonnes of garlic, while pharmaceutical demand grew at 10.4% due to increasing herbal supplement use. Distribution is shifting as online and organized retail formats grow at **% CAGR, even as traditional retail remains dominant with **% market share.

Competitive Landscape

India’s garlic industry features a mix of smallholders, cooperatives, and organized players. Jain Farm Fresh processes over 10,000 MT of dehydrated garlic annually, while firms like Everest Spices and ITC are expanding garlic-based product portfolios. New entrants such as SpicyKart and MasalaTokri are leveraging direct-to-consumer channels to deliver organic garlic products, growing at over 20% CAGR. Meanwhile, strategic collaborations—like Dh Foods India’s 2023 partnership with a Vietnamese firm—are boosting cross-border processing and exports. Despite this, the unorganized sector still controls over **% of the market, limiting scalability and quality compliance.

Outlook

The Indian garlic market is forecast to grow from US$ ** billion in 2023 to US$ ** billion by 2030. Processed garlic is set to account for **% of this market, supported by robust domestic demand, improved processing infrastructure, and expanding exports. India’s pricing power in global processed garlic markets is rising, with average export prices for dehydrated garlic increasing from US$ 1,050/MT in 2019 to US$ 1,290/MT in 2023. Continued investments in logistics and cold storage, especially in key producing states, will be critical to sustaining this growth trajectory.

Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Fresh Garlic and Processed Garlic Products)
By Form (Fresh/Whole Garlic, Chopped/Crushed, Dehydrated Garlic (Powder & Flakes), and Garlic Oil)
By End-use (Household, Foodservice, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Sectors)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption (Direct & Processing) and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Catch Foods, Ramdev Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Mother's Recipe, Eastern Condiments Private Limited, Keya Foods, Everest Spices, MDH Spices, Aachi Spices & Foods Pvt Ltd., Synthite Industries Ltd., Vidya Herbs Pvt. Ltd., Mane Kancor Ingredients, Jabs International Pvt Ltd., Olam Exports (India) Limited, Nedspice Group, Deepkiran Foods Private Limited, Global Green Company, Choice Canning Company, and Others.

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