Green garlic Production by Country 2025

Green garlic—the tender, mild cousin of mature garlic bulbs—flourishes across 104 countries with China dominating at 20,688,005 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 20,721,520 tonnes by 2025. Worldwide production totaled 28,672,221 tonnes in 2023, reflecting a 0.2% decline from 2022. India follows with 3,266,023 tonnes, while Bangladesh produces 548,907 tonnes. This immature garlic (harvested before bulbs form) offers delicate flavor without the punch of mature cloves. Think of it as garlic's gentle introduction—perfect for those who find regular garlic too aggressive! From Chinese stir-fries to Korean kimchi, Mediterranean salads to American farmers' markets, green garlic brings subtle allium magic to spring cuisine.

🏆 China's Green Garlic Dominance

China's 20.7 million tonnes represents a staggering 72% of global green garlic production, with Shandong, Jiangsu, and Henan provinces leading cultivation. Chinese cuisine embraces green garlic enthusiastically—stir-fried with pork, added to dumplings, pickled, or used in countless regional dishes. Production has remained remarkably stable around 20-21 million tonnes since 2018, showing mature market dynamics. The crop serves both domestic consumption and processing (dried, pickled, frozen). Chinese farmers often intercrop green garlic with other vegetables, maximizing land use. Challenges include white rot disease, thrips, and maintaining consistent quality. Modern production uses plastic mulch, drip irrigation, and mechanized planting. The green garlic season (spring) creates market opportunities before mature garlic harvest.

Green garlic Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	China CN	20,721,520
2	India IN	3,233,411
3	Bangladesh BD	532,821
4	Egypt EG	490,990
5	South Korea KR	302,644
6	Spain ES	244,884
7	Uzbekistan UZ	215,174
8	Algeria DZ	205,946
9	Myanmar MM	205,576
10	Ethiopia ET	194,849
11	Ukraine UA	192,885
12	United States US	185,687
13	Brazil BR	180,251
14	Argentina AR	155,470
15	Russia RU	146,977
16	Pakistan PK	115,583
17	Peru PE	104,492
18	Mexico MX	101,342
19	North Korea KP	77,531
20	Kyrgyzstan KG	76,966
21	Nepal NP	73,910
22	Thailand TH	63,521
23	Kazakhstan KZ	61,409
24	Iran IR	60,186
25	Taiwan TW	56,289
26	Türkiye TR	50,600
27	Syria SY	45,343
28	Indonesia ID	37,820
29	Guatemala GT	30,309
30	Sudan SD	28,609
31	Italy IT	27,458
32	France FR	26,248
33	Chile CL	25,445
34	Tunisia TN	25,395
35	Romania RO	23,066
36	Azerbaijan AZ	22,602
37	Belarus BY	21,131
38	Poland PL	20,890
39	Japan JP	20,532
40	Morocco MA	19,260
41	Albania AL	17,720
42	Mali ML	16,832
43	Venezuela VE	14,645
44	Angola AO	12,402
45	Niger NE	12,392
46	Tajikistan TJ	11,271
47	Cuba CU	10,403
48	Colombia CO	9,951
49	Portugal PT	9,254
50	Moldova MD	8,974
51	Armenia AM	8,471
52	Jordan JO	6,402
53	Oman OM	6,282
54	Tanzania TZ	6,206
55	Philippines PH	5,826
56	Greece GR	5,612
57	Dominican Republic DO	5,540
58	Bosnia and Herzegovina BA	5,518
59	Hungary HU	5,396
60	North Macedonia MK	4,961
61	Libya LY	4,849
62	Iraq IQ	3,792
63	Kenya KE	3,471
64	Serbia RS	3,331
65	Turkmenistan TM	3,221
66	Yemen YE	3,182
67	Lebanon LB	2,768
68	Zimbabwe ZW	2,659
69	Madagascar MG	2,547
70	Bolivia BO	2,449
71	Netherlands NL	2,255
72	Georgia GE	2,250
73	Nigeria NG	2,195
74	Canada CA	1,952
75	New Zealand NZ	1,933
76	Mongolia MN	1,801
77	Croatia HR	1,580
78	Austria AT	1,514
79	Czech Republic CZ	1,400
80	Australia AU	1,365
81	Ecuador EC	1,296
82	Palestine PS	1,166
83	Bulgaria BG	1,128
84	Haiti HT	1,030
85	Montenegro ME	946
86	Slovakia SK	919
87	Uruguay UY	884
88	Slovenia SI	826
89	Lithuania LT	762
90	Latvia LV	756
91	Israel IL	544
92	Malta MT	398
93	Timor-Leste TL	394
94	Malawi MW	339
95	Bhutan BT	320
96	Kuwait KW	313
97	Switzerland CH	291
98	Paraguay PY	275
99	Honduras HN	196
100	Estonia EE	150
101	Cape Verde CV	86
102	Finland FI	77
103	Sweden SE	75
104	Mauritius MU	47

🌏 Asian Green Garlic Traditions

India's production exploded from 1.6 million to 3.3 million tonnes, reflecting growing demand for this versatile vegetable. Bangladesh contributes 548,907 tonnes, South Korea 318,220 tonnes (essential for kimchi and Korean cuisine), and Myanmar 207,187 tonnes. These countries use green garlic extensively in traditional dishes—Indian curries and chutneys, Bangladeshi bharta, Korean banchan, and Burmese salads. Nepal (73,567 tonnes), Thailand (59,326 tonnes), and Taiwan (55,248 tonnes) maintain significant production. The region's monsoon climate suits green garlic cultivation, though excessive rainfall can cause rot. Smallholder farmers dominate production, often growing green garlic as cash crop between main seasons. Processing into pickles and preserves extends shelf life and adds value.

🌍 Global Adoption and Emerging Markets

Egypt produces 490,418 tonnes, Uzbekistan 225,952 tonnes, and Algeria 212,300 tonnes, showing Middle Eastern and Central Asian appreciation. Spain contributes 194,340 tonnes, Ethiopia 190,628 tonnes, and Ukraine 186,350 tonnes. The United States (182,344 tonnes), Brazil (184,844 tonnes), and Argentina (156,007 tonnes) serve Western Hemisphere markets. European countries like France (29,310 tonnes), Italy (26,730 tonnes), and Russia (145,746 tonnes) maintain production for local cuisines. Green garlic appears in farmers' markets as spring delicacy, commanding premium prices. The crop's short season (6-8 weeks) creates urgency and exclusivity. Chefs prize green garlic for its mild, sweet flavor—perfect for pestos, soups, and sautés without overpowering dishes.

💪 Mild Allium with Benefits

Green garlic offers garlic's health benefits in gentler form! It provides allicin (though less than mature garlic), vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants at about 30 calories per 100g. The entire plant is edible—leaves, stems, and immature bulbs. Flavor is mild, sweet, and slightly grassy—think scallions meet garlic. It won't give you garlic breath like mature cloves! Culinary uses span cultures: Chinese stir-fries, Korean kimchi, Italian pasta, French soups, American omelets, and Middle Eastern salads. The tender leaves work like chives, while the white parts substitute for leeks or scallions. Green garlic makes excellent pesto, compound butter, and pickles. It's spring's gift to garlic lovers—all the flavor, none of the aggression. Pro tip: use the whole plant, don't waste those tender greens!

🌱 Spring Cultivation Window

Green garlic is simply regular garlic harvested young (6-8 weeks after planting) before bulbs form. It thrives in cool weather with temperatures 13-24°C. Farmers plant garlic cloves in fall or early spring, then harvest as green garlic when plants reach 30-45cm tall with pencil-thick stems. The crop needs well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and full sun. Major challenges include white rot (persistent soil disease), thrips, onion maggots, and rust. Excessive rain causes rot, while drought stunts growth. The short growing season means quick turnover but limited harvest window. Many farmers grow green garlic as bonus crop—harvesting some plants young for premium prices, leaving others to mature into garlic bulbs. This dual-purpose approach maximizes income. Organic production is straightforward since the short season limits pest pressure.

📈 Seasonal Delicacy Markets

Green garlic markets are seasonal and regional, with fresh product commanding $2-5/bunch at farmers' markets (much higher than mature garlic!). The short season (spring) creates scarcity value. Chefs and home cooks eagerly await green garlic's arrival, using it in seasonal menus. Processing into pickles, frozen products, and dried forms extends availability. Asian markets maintain year-round demand, with imports filling gaps. The crop's mild flavor appeals to garlic-averse consumers, potentially expanding markets. Climate change affects planting and harvest timing. Labor-intensive hand harvesting limits scale. Retail trends favor farmers' market sales, CSA boxes, and restaurant direct sales. Export markets are limited due to short shelf life (7-10 days fresh). Processing innovations explore freeze-dried green garlic, garlic scapes (flower stalks, similar product), and value-added products like green garlic salt and oils.

🔮 Spring's Gentle Promise

Global green garlic production should grow 3-4% annually through 2025 as culinary awareness spreads beyond traditional markets. Western chefs and home cooks discover this spring delicacy, driving demand. The crop's short season and premium pricing attract farmers seeking high-value crops. Climate-adapted varieties help cope with changing spring weather patterns. The industry explores extended season production through greenhouse cultivation and succession planting. Value-added products—pickled green garlic, frozen chopped green garlic, and green garlic powder—create year-round markets. Sustainability focus favors this low-input crop with minimal pest pressure. This seasonal treasure's mild flavor and culinary versatility position it well for future markets, though production will likely remain concentrated in regions with strong allium traditions. Green garlic proves that sometimes, harvesting early delivers premium rewards!

Green garlic Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	China	20,614,927	21,018,393	20,561,730	20,731,683	20,770,602	20,688,005	20,721,520
2	India	1,611,000	2,910,000	2,925,000	3,190,000	3,208,000	3,266,023	3,233,411
3	Bangladesh	461,970	466,389	485,447	501,611	526,819	548,907	532,821
4	Egypt	348,700	363,460	377,100	445,712	522,128	490,418	490,990
5	South Korea	331,741	387,671	363,432	308,532	272,759	318,220	302,644
6	Spain	273,480	271,350	269,090	315,720	281,900	194,340	244,884
7	Uzbekistan	254,857	216,272	223,719	195,467	210,348	225,952	215,174
8	Algeria	202,200	223,311	170,930	195,976	202,004	212,300	205,946
9	Myanmar	203,432	208,908	209,800	203,077	204,556	207,187	205,576
10	Ethiopia	195,740	152,595	114,945	193,900	202,516	190,628	194,849
11	Ukraine	187,020	215,070	211,680	215,080	188,980	186,350	192,885
12	United States	260,340	173,658	161,252	160,481	208,063	182,344	185,687
13	Brazil	118,869	130,900	155,741	167,129	181,343	184,844	180,251
14	Argentina	151,173	153,046	155,806	154,473	155,240	156,007	155,470
15	Russia	211,981	202,064	189,659	148,904	147,744	145,746	146,977
16	Pakistan	81,167	75,342	85,642	127,463	107,986	115,390	115,583
17	Peru	104,703	82,991	90,717	109,562	113,732	96,920	104,492
18	Mexico	94,692	82,910	86,688	89,792	94,428	110,110	101,342
19	North Korea	79,102	79,455	75,701	78,086	77,747	77,178	77,531
20	Kyrgyzstan	55,523	69,201	68,350	67,473	75,561	81,606	76,966
21	Nepal	59,500	71,902	73,859	73,490	74,763	73,567	73,910
22	Thailand	90,982	84,039	76,839	75,444	62,565	59,326	63,521
23	Kazakhstan	44,881	49,125	49,222	52,165	61,894	64,815	61,409
24	Iran	60,058	60,493	60,720	59,777	60,091	60,406	60,186
25	Taiwan	60,075	47,464	51,634	55,887	58,292	55,248	56,289
26	Türkiye	25,519	23,351	28,552	46,454	47,487	54,127	50,600
27	Syria	46,460	21,988	23,693	30,325	50,344	48,349	45,343
28	Indonesia	39,302	88,816	81,805	45,092	30,582	39,254	37,820
29	Guatemala	29,868	30,909	30,065	30,280	30,418	30,254	30,309
30	Sudan	33,480	28,778	26,788	29,682	28,416	28,295	28,609
31	Italy	30,500	29,270	27,970	28,660	27,870	26,730	27,458
32	France	20,120	28,140	30,280	28,820	19,430	29,310	26,248
33	Chile	19,600	20,549	26,924	24,718	25,440	25,739	25,445
34	Tunisia	24,303	24,303	25,477	25,670	25,150	25,432	25,395
35	Romania	30,570	27,700	31,560	30,130	22,500	20,580	23,066
36	Azerbaijan	44,914	39,118	26,214	24,706	24,165	20,823	22,602
37	Belarus	18,106	19,530	21,626	21,648	21,402	20,761	21,131
38	Poland	15,830	15,100	15,300	25,200	20,500	19,400	20,890
39	Japan	20,200	20,800	21,200	20,200	20,400	20,744	20,532
40	Morocco	13,611	10,318	11,953	11,080	21,180	21,380	19,260
41	Albania	13,696	15,056	20,722	18,520	19,039	16,609	17,720
42	Mali	14,921	14,956	14,945	14,940	18,808	16,404	16,832
43	Venezuela	14,895	12,113	13,819	14,908	14,762	14,470	14,645
44	Angola	12,667	11,006	11,136	11,187	13,075	12,484	12,402
45	Niger	4,937	7,449	12,312	15,157	14,274	10,156	12,392
46	Tajikistan	15,643	16,459	17,415	9,855	11,493	11,704	11,271
47	Cuba	17,320	19,400	12,094	11,313	10,689	9,868	10,403
48	Colombia	10,175	9,272	8,587	7,065	10,688	10,663	9,951
49	Portugal	2,040	410	12,250	14,220	6,200	9,100	9,254
50	Moldova	9,510	7,124	7,382	7,752	8,347	9,839	8,974
51	Armenia	10,490	10,081	8,633	9,116	8,295	8,319	8,471
52	Jordan	3,689	2,506	2,099	2,476	9,383	6,183	6,402
53	Oman	2,477	2,501	5,103	4,433	5,207	7,666	6,282
54	Tanzania	6,024	6,266	6,229	6,173	6,223	6,208	6,206
55	Philippines	7,559	7,256	6,767	5,890	5,885	5,765	5,826
56	Greece	6,130	4,390	7,770	8,260	6,400	4,080	5,612
57	Dominican Republic	1,517	1,951	2,124	1,678	3,023	8,595	5,540
58	Bosnia and Herzegovina	5,890	5,641	6,186	5,416	4,676	6,064	5,518
59	Hungary	7,930	7,120	5,210	5,610	5,480	5,260	5,396
60	North Macedonia	4,134	4,515	4,904	4,373	4,440	5,509	4,961
61	Libya	4,660	4,700	4,700	4,769	4,850	4,880	4,849
62	Iraq	1,810	3,986	4,182	4,716	3,655	3,505	3,792
63	Kenya	1,726	2,175	3,860	3,713	3,486	3,366	3,471
64	Serbia	3,615	3,092	3,176	3,750	3,373	3,138	3,331
65	Turkmenistan	3,192	3,275	3,195	3,221	3,230	3,215	3,221
66	Yemen	3,223	3,167	3,217	3,204	3,152	3,191	3,182
67	Lebanon	4,300	2,860	2,860	2,355	2,658	2,999	2,768
68	Zimbabwe	999	1,166	1,674	2,042	2,832	2,801	2,659
69	Madagascar	2,601	2,586	2,585	2,564	2,551	2,539	2,547
70	Bolivia	2,569	2,230	2,476	2,519	2,558	2,355	2,449
71	Netherlands	2,390	2,470	2,540	2,120	2,170	2,360	2,255
72	Georgia	4,600	2,100	2,700	2,300	2,800	1,900	2,250
73	Nigeria	1,800	2,133	2,228	2,192	2,185	2,202	2,195
74	Canada	1,490	1,248	1,840	1,938	1,968	1,947	1,952
75	New Zealand	1,971	1,914	1,933	1,939	1,928	1,933	1,933
76	Mongolia	0	784	1,361	1,457	1,604	2,058	1,801
77	Croatia	1,730	2,880	1,970	2,870	970	1,430	1,580
78	Austria	1,120	1,210	1,320	1,440	1,470	1,570	1,514
79	Czech Republic	1,690	1,640	2,020	1,580	1,030	1,550	1,400
80	Australia	0	0	0	0	0	2,730	1,365
81	Ecuador	1,276	1,285	1,310	1,290	1,295	1,298	1,296
82	Palestine	944	1,045	1,093	1,513	1,137	1,045	1,166
83	Bulgaria	1,770	2,220	1,600	1,030	1,290	1,070	1,128
84	Haiti	1,059	1,017	1,029	1,035	1,027	1,030	1,030
85	Montenegro	944	941	951	945	946	947	946
86	Slovakia	320	590	890	810	1,090	860	919
87	Uruguay	835	878	904	872	885	887	884
88	Slovenia	1,020	1,060	1,070	1,020	740	800	826
89	Lithuania	860	970	1,020	930	670	750	762
90	Latvia	400	1,380	1,600	700	870	710	756
91	Israel	1,361	1,449	1,169	653	670	424	544
92	Malta	580	540	540	470	480	320	398
93	Timor-Leste	392	395	393	393	394	394	394
94	Malawi	521	250	334	368	317	340	339
95	Bhutan	550	761	691	240	297	366	320
96	Kuwait	432	623	490	450	360	230	313
97	Switzerland	51	58	175	142	396	288	291
98	Paraguay	230	234	236	240	279	287	275
99	Honduras	192	192	201	195	196	197	196
100	Estonia	130	130	210	150	300	60	150
101	Cape Verde	84	87	87	86	86	86	86
102	Finland	10	70	110	110	50	80	77
103	Sweden	40	50	120	80	80	70	75
104	Mauritius	71	48	39	31	49	52	47