Ground ginger trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ground ginger was worth $204.6 million in 2024, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 138% since 2017, and up 20% 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 | $204.6M | 58.7K t |
| 2023 | $171.0M | 56.9K t |
| 2022 | $162.9M | 53.3K t |
| 2021 | $165.1M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $133.2M | 48.7K t |
| 2019 | $117.6M | 41.2K t |
| 2018 | $108.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2017 | $86.0M | 30.1K t |
Top ground ginger exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and India. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 147 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.0M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28.7M | 14% |
| India | $25.5M | 13% |
| Nigeria | $12.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.0M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| Israel | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Peru | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| Myanmar | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| United States | $2.3M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Egypt (13%), the United States (11%) and Japan (10%). 207 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $27.0M | 13% |
| United States | $23.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $20.2M | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $19.5M | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.7M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| France | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $11.29 per kg and Germany $2.82 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 0910.12: Spices: ginger, crushed or ground. HS 0910 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ground ginger?
China exported $77.0 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and India (12%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ground ginger?
Egypt imported $27.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ground ginger?
It was worth $204.6 million in 2024, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 138% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 147 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of ground ginger per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $11.29 per kg and Germany $2.82 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 ground ginger?
The HS code for ground ginger is subheading 0910.12, 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 ground ginger buyers and suppliers?
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