Garlic is native to Central Asia and was spread to Egypt via trade routes and traveling merchants. While the exact origins of Egyptian garlic are unknown, garlic has been used since ancient times in Egypt and was believed to have been introduced around 3200 BCE. Today Egyptian garlic is primarily cultivated in upper Egypt and sold at local markets. It is also exported to countries across the world, including Sweden, Brazil, Taiwan, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.