Garlic

Garlic is a high-volume, high-impact flavour ingredient in global cuisine, traded both as fresh bulbs and as value-added peeled or processed products. Exporters in this category supply fresh garlic to importers, wholesale markets, retail programmes and food manufacturers who use garlic in seasonings, ready-meals, sauces and food-service operations. Major origins provide white, red and purple garlic types, each with distinct size ranges and flavour profiles.

Key specifications for garlic include bulb size, number of cloves, skin whiteness, firmness, dryness of neck, and tolerance levels for defects and sprouting. Exporters can supply whole bulbs, loose cloves and peeled garlic in vacuum or modified-atmosphere packs for further processing or direct food-service use. Many suppliers support food-safety certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000 and BRC, and can provide residue and microbiological testing for regulated markets.

Garlic logistics require careful curing and drying, controlled ventilation and, in some cases, cold-chain management to limit sprouting and decay. Exporters coordinate grading, packing styles (mesh bags, cartons, small consumer packs) and reefer or ambient container loading according to buyer requirements. Standard documentation includes phytosanitary certificates, residue reports and origin certificates to facilitate customs clearance and buyer QA checks.

Use this garlic category on TradesLynk to benchmark exporters by origin, product formats and certification coverage. Once you have shortlisted suitable partners, connect directly with garlic exporters on TradesLynk to plan supply programmes that support your trading, processing or food-service needs.