For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Dehydrated Garlic Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by elevated production costs and general inflation.
• Dehydrated Garlic production costs increased, influenced by a 2.6% rise in the Producer Price Index in August 2025.
• Agricultural labor costs and elevated fertilizer prices contributed to higher Dehydrated Garlic production expenses in Q3 2025.
• Dehydrated Garlic demand outlook is mixed, with retail sales up 5.42% in September 2025, but consumer confidence declined.
• Overall food prices were anticipated to rise faster in 2025, impacting Dehydrated Garlic's end-use markets.
• U.S. natural gas prices experienced a year-over-year uptick during Q3 2025, affecting Dehydrated Garlic processing costs.
• Robust fresh garlic imports from Mexico and Egypt, alongside Chinese re-entry, influenced Dehydrated Garlic supply in Q3 2025.
• The 3.0% increase in the Consumer Price Index in September 2025 indicated general inflation, impacting operational costs.
• Industrial production showed minimal expansion at 0.1% above year-earlier levels in September 2025, suggesting weaker industrial demand.
Why did the price of DEHYDRATED GARLIC change in September 2025 in North America?
• Producer Price Index rose 2.6% in August 2025, increasing Dehydrated Garlic manufacturing expenses.
• Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, potentially moderating Dehydrated Garlic demand.
• Chinese garlic re-entered the U.S. market in Q3 2025, influencing Dehydrated Garlic supply availability.
APAC
• In China, the Dehydrated Garlic Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by ample supply and lower feedstock costs.
• Dehydrated Garlic production costs experienced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to abundant fresh garlic feedstock.
• Global demand for dehydrated garlic strengthened in Q3 2025, driven by robust food processing industry activity.
• China's industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting food ingredient demand.
• Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating stronger consumer spending on food products.
• However, the Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures.
• Producer Price Index also fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, suggesting a weak industrial pricing environment.
• China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial activity and softer demand.
• Global garlic inventories remained ample in Q3 2025, contributing to a well-supplied market and downward price pressure.
Why did the price of Dehydrated Garlic change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Fresh garlic feedstock costs experienced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to abundant supply.
• Global garlic inventories remained ample in Q3 2025, particularly in European markets.
• Producer Price Index fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating weak industrial pricing.
Europe
• In Germany, the Dehydrated Garlic Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed demand and cost pressures.
• Dehydrated Garlic production costs showed mixed trends; producer prices decreased by 1.7% in September 2025 due to lower energy.
• However, Germany's natural gas border price inched up in September 2025, alongside moderately increased agricultural product prices in August.
• Dehydrated Garlic demand outlook was mixed as industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025.
• The Manufacturing Index indicated contracting industrial activity in Q3 2025, reducing ingredient orders.
• Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, supporting consumer-facing food product demand for Dehydrated Garlic.
• Germany's dried garlic import volumes moderately increased in 2025, supplementing contracting European local output.
• The Dehydrated Garlic Price Index forecast suggests continued stability with potential for slight fluctuations due to ongoing market shifts.
Why did the price of Dehydrated Garlic change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Producer prices decreased by 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs for drying processes.
• Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand from the food processing sector.
• Rising CPI of 2.4% in September 2025 and increased agricultural product prices exerted upward cost pressure.
