In 2026, driven by the dual impetus of global health consumption upgrades and the deepening of regional trade agreements, China's salted garlic granules in foreign trade demonstrated a development trend of steady progress with simultaneous improvement in quality and efficiency. As a core category in the deep processing of garlic, salted garlic granules hold a significant position in the international market due to their stable supply chain advantages and continuous technological innovation, while also facing dual challenges of trade barriers and industrial upgrading.
The steady expansion of export scale is the most prominent trend in 2026. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's salted garlic in brine exports reached 423,000 tons in 2025, with an export value of $582 million, laying a solid foundation for growth in 2026. Benefiting from the deep implementation of the RCEP agreement, tariff reductions and the rules of origin accumulation continue to release dividends. In 2025, China's exports to RCEP member countries increased by 14.2% year-on-year, and this growth rate is expected to remain above 12% in 2026. The four core markets—Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, and the UAE—accounted for over 65% combined, while emerging markets such as Central Asia and Africa were gradually developed, forming a diversified market layout. The global salted garlic in brine market is projected to reach $12.85 billion, with China as the primary supplier, and its export share is expected to further rise to 73.5%.
The complexity of the trade environment remains undeniable. Some importing countries continue to tighten inspection standards, with Indonesia requiring comprehensive reports on heavy metal and pesticide residue testing, while the EU further strengthens controls on food additives, compelling enterprises to increase their testing investments. Annual fluctuations in raw material prices reach 30-80%, compounded by stricter environmental policies, accelerating the exit of small-scale workshop enterprises and raising the industry's CR5 concentration to an estimated 61.2%. Additionally, capacity expansions in countries like Vietnam and India have intensified competition in the mid-to-low-end market.
Facing opportunities and challenges, China's salted diced garlic in brine and rice export trade will transition toward high quality in 2026. Enterprises need to focus on three key directions: first, deepen RCEP market expansion by leveraging tariff advantages to boost exports of high-value-added products; second, advance green production transformation by adopting circular economy models to reduce environmental costs; third, strengthen brand building through international certifications to enhance product premium capabilities. It is projected that exports will exceed $680 million in 2026, with salted diced garlic in brine and rice steadily moving from "volume exports" to "value exports," further solidifying its core position in the global market.
Post time: Feb-11-2026
