Dried ginger trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried ginger was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 927.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.31B | 927.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.22B | 792.9K t |
| 2022 | $943.7M | 925.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 943.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 918.1K t |
| 2019 | $975.0M | 853.0K t |
| 2018 | $938.4M | 814.8K t |
| 2017 | $871.3M | 749.7K t |
Top dried ginger exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Peru and Thailand. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 143 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $726.4M | 56% |
| Peru | $113.2M | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $85.8M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $81.6M | 6.3% |
| India | $80.3M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $64.0M | 4.9% |
| Myanmar | $25.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $20.6M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $9.3M | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $8.9M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Bangladesh. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 210 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $168.5M | 13% |
| United States | $158.7M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $105.5M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84.5M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $75.4M | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $62.3M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $61.6M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52.2M | 4% |
| Canada | $45.0M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $38.0M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $37.6M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $34.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.47 per kg and Myanmar $0.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0910.11: Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground. HS 0910 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried ginger?
China exported $726.4 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Peru (9%) and Thailand (7%). In all, 143 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried ginger?
The Netherlands imported $168.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried ginger?
It was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 927.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 143 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried ginger per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.47 per kg and Myanmar $0.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried ginger?
The HS code for dried ginger is subheading 0910.11, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find dried ginger buyers and suppliers?
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