Over the last few years, the import of garlic has been rising while export has been falling. Import in 2020-21 was at 7,473,40 tonnes, the highest in 15 years. The previous high was 20,409.20 tonnes in 2004-05, as per official data of the Indian Agricultural Department.
On the other hand, exports of fresh or chilled garlic, after halving in 2014-15, began to rise and touched 23 547 tonnes in 2016-17, before declining again. Overseas shipments touched 4 498 tonnes during 2020-21, implying the country became a net importer that year. The country had a record 34 170 tonnes of exports in 2012-13.
Mr. AK Singh, deputy director-general (horticulture) of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), said there is much awareness about horticulture technologies among the new generation of farmers, who have been using drip irrigation in districts like Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh for Garlic production.
“The demand for high-value crops like garlic is increasing as more and more people are getting aware and health-conscious. Farmers are shifting to garlic from crops like wheat and barley. Also, garlic’s net income realisation is higher than traditional crops,” the deputy director said.
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