China Black Garlic Market - 2025-2032

China Black Garlic Market reached US$ 28.52 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 54.77 million by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

Black garlic is widely used in the health and wellness industry for its potential benefits, including immune support, heart health, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also gaining popularity in the gourmet food sector, appealing to chefs and consumers seeking unique, nutritious ingredients. With strong global demand, China continues to expand its black garlic production and export market, positioning itself as a key player in this growing industry.

China is a leading producer of black garlic, a premium fermented garlic product created through a controlled aging process under heat and humidity. For instance, according to the Garlic Factory,  China dominates global garlic production, accounting for more than 80% of the world's total output. Additionally, Xuzhou, China's key garlic production and processing hub, exports approximately 300,000 tons of garlic annually. The city plays a crucial role in supplying global markets with high-quality garlic products.

Market Dynamics

Driver - Growth in Functional & Nutraceutical Foods

Black garlic is increasingly used in functional food due to its rich S-allyl cysteine (SAC) content. China's strong R&D investments and processing capabilities have enabled the production of high-value black garlic extracts and supplements for both domestic and export markets.

In 2021, China was the world's second-largest health food market, contributing 17.8% of global sales, driven by i ncreasing consumer demand for functional and nutraceutical products. This growth reflects rising awareness of preventive healthcare, natural supplements, and functional ingredients, boosting markets like black garlic, probiotics, and herbal extracts.

Restraint - Limited Consumer Awareness & Market Penetration

Limited consumer awareness and market penetration are major challenges restraining the black garlic market in China, despite its health benefits. Many consumers, especially in lower-tier cities, are unfamiliar with black garlic’s nutritional value and applications, reducing demand. The market also lacks strong branding, marketing campaigns, and educational efforts to differentiate black garlic from regular garlic. Additionally, high prices and niche positioning make it less accessible to the mass market.

Research Studies & Market Insights

This study optimized the extraction of soluble solids from black garlic and investigated the effects of Lactobacillus fermentation on its physicochemical properties, flavor, and functional components, demonstrating its potential for developing novel functional foods.

Market Segment Analysis

In China, the food & beverage sector holds a significant share of the black garlic market due to its increasing use in functional foods, gourmet cuisine, and health-focused beverages. Black garlic’s rich umami flavor and nutritional benefits make it a popular ingredient in sauces, condiments, soups, and fermented products. The rising trend of plant-based and functional foods has further driven demand, with black garlic being incorporated into energy drinks, herbal tonics, and specialty snacks.

Key Market Players

Key players are Bioway Organic Ingredients CO., LTD, Linyi Deshengyuan Foodstuffs Co., Ltd, Henan Brilliant Biotech Co., Ltd, Henan Sunny Foodstuff Co., Ltd, Shandong Xinnuo Food Technology Co., Ltd, Shandong Yipin Agro (Group) Co., Ltd, Jining Shangzhuo Food Co., Ltd, Shaanxi Inhealth Nature Industry Co., Ltd, Heze Awesome Foods Co.,ltd and Wuhan Sinicline Enterprise Co., Ltd.

Key Developments

In January 2020, Spanish biotech firm Pharmactive announced to entry into the APAC heart health market with its aged black garlic product, ABG10+, targeting China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore. The product is formulated for functional foods and dietary supplements, leveraging black garlic’s cardiovascular benefits.

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