What is the exact classification of garlic as a commodity?

Garlic is classified as a fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetable, specifically listed under the description “Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled.”

How should fresh garlic be stored to maintain quality?

Fresh garlic should be kept chilled and protected from moisture. Maintaining a cold chain during transport and storage helps preserve its freshness and prevents sprouting.

Garlic

Garlic is a fresh vegetable harvested from the Allium genus. It is sold in fresh or chilled condition for direct consumption.

Prices, specifications and international trade for garlic under HS 070320.

Garlic Price

$4,546USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Garlic Historical Unit Values

Garlic is quoted in USD/t at CHN. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Garlic Exports and Imports

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Spain led reported garlic exports in 2025, at $507M.

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Garlic Facts and HS Code

Garlic belongs to fresh vegetables within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 070320.

Garlic HS Code

Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Fresh vegetables — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	070320
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	CHN

Production & Handling

Processing steps for garlic include Cleaning and sorting.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled
Processing steps	Cleaning and sorting

Uses & Risks

Garlic uses, related products and documented risks.

Uses and Related Commodities

Standards	codex CXS 337-2020 — Standard for fresh garlic codex CXS 347-2019 — Standard for dried or dehydrated garlic
Leading origins	Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, South Korea, Spain, Uzbekistan

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Botulism in garlic‑infused oil Food safetyHigh When raw garlic is submerged in oil, the anaerobic environment can support growth of Clostridium botulinum, creating a serious food‑borne illness risk if the product is not refrigerated and used quickly.	Food safety	High	Store garlic‑infused oil in the refrigerator, limit storage to a week, or use commercially prepared oil with preservatives.
Microbial spoilage from improper storage Food safetyMedium Fresh garlic has limited antimicrobial properties; if kept at ambient temperature or in non‑airtight containers, bacterial, yeast, or mold growth can cause spoilage.	Food safety	Medium	Keep garlic in a cool, dry place or refrigerate in airtight containers; follow recommended storage times.

Garlic Questions

What is the exact classification of garlic as a commodity?: Garlic is classified as a fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetable, specifically listed under the description “Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled.”
How should fresh garlic be stored to maintain quality?: Fresh garlic should be kept chilled and protected from moisture. Maintaining a cold chain during transport and storage helps preserve its freshness and prevents sprouting.