In the first half of 2025, garlic powder prices showed a downward trend, largely influenced by the overall softness in fresh garlic markets globally. As fresh garlic supplies increased across major producing countries, raw material costs for garlic powder processing went down. This had a direct impact on the powder market, leading to lower prices across various regions.
In Egypt, although fresh garlic prices started high due to limited early exports, the situation quickly changed as supply increased by late Q1. This created better availability for processors, easing production costs for garlic powder. In India, a significant oversupply of garlic pushed fresh garlic prices down rapidly. This made raw garlic cheaper for processing, further contributing to the fall in garlic powder prices. Many processors operated at full capacity to utilize the surplus, leading to increased powder output and additional price pressure.
China, one of the leading exporters of garlic powder, maintained steady production despite some weather-related concerns. The market expected a strong June harvest, and this anticipation of fresh supply created a cautious buying approach, softening powder prices even before the new season began. Across all regions, higher yields and larger harvested areas for fresh garlic meant that processors had more raw material to work with, which kept garlic powder prices under pressure throughout H1.