As of 2020, China was the largest producer of garlic in the world, producing 80% of the global supply. Most of China's garlic is produced in Shandong, in particular, Jinxiang, Shandong, garlic exports accounted for 70% of the country's total exports , Is known as "the world's garlic capital". 

However, affected by the epidemic, garlic prices have fluctuated greatly worldwide since 2020. Taking the United States as an example, the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics database shows that two-thirds of the fresh garlic imported by the United States comes from China. At the beginning of 2020, due to concerns that China's garlic supply may be insufficient in the next few months, the US garlic retail price is currently at the highest level since 2018. According to data from the US Department of griculture, the average retail price of a bag of garlic in stores was US$1.425, an increase of 29% over the same period last year. Since the epidemic was brought under control in April 2020, fresh garlic exporters resumed trading and garlic prices have stabilized. 

As we all know, garlic is not only a condiment, but also has a disinfecting effect. At present, there are outbreaks in many overseas countries. Therefore, the demand for garlic in foreign countries where the epidemic occurs will increase. Moreover, from the nternational market, the shipping space is tight, and many Chinese garlic. It is difficult for sellers to book space, which has led to an increase in the cost of Chinese garlic exports, which has led to an increase in garlic prices, and this situation will continue.