date:May 16, 2016
and much of the garlic grown in this province is intended for the domestic market. Jinxiang is a large garlic producer and losses here are expected to reach 20%. In Laiwu, the production should be about 40% smaller. Due to these losses, prices are expected to increase. If it appears that there is too much speculation, the consequences for the market could be disastrous.
Chinese garlic prices are high this season. Other figures talk about a total loss of 20% to 25%. This estimate was released j