Ginger market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The ginger market size in the Americas fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, from 54.1 thousand tons to a peak of 86.6 thousand tons in 2022, then down to 48.4 thousand tons in 2023. Production rose steadily over the period, while exports grew sharply, often outpacing the increase in domestic output and imports.

Changing consumer preferences played a key role, with rising health awareness and the expansion of Asian cuisine in restaurants driving demand for value-added and organic ginger products by 2023. This shift was met with new production capacity, including the introduction of organic ginger powder lines by companies such as SA Rawther Spices, targeting export markets including North America.

Global supply factors also affected the region, as production swings in major Asian suppliers led to price volatility, prompting buyers in the Americas to diversify their sourcing. Meanwhile, initiatives like the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Master Plan aimed to boost local, climate-smart ginger cultivation, reflecting a broader trend toward import substitution.

Production ginger in Americas

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Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

Ginger production in the Americas grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 97 137 tons of ginger, a significant 22.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 55.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.9%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 59 304 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest increase at 33.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports ginger from Americas

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The export market showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest exports were in 2018 at 23 442 tons, while the highest came in 2020 at 59 056 tons, creating a 2.5-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 33.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 31.3%, whereas 2019 saw the biggest increase at 88.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for ginger from the Americas were highly diverse. The top three partners—the Netherlands (31.5% of exports), Spain (2.8%), and Russia (2.0%)—accounted for just 36.3% of total exports. The remaining 63.7% was spread across numerous smaller countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values displayed an unstable pattern over this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 63.4 million US dollars, while the peak in 2020 reached 173.2 million US dollars, a 2.7-fold increase. In 2020, export value jumped sharply by 139.5% year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the export value of ginger from the Americas was distributed across a wide range of partners. The Netherlands (34.1% of export value), Spain (3.2%), and Russia (2.2%) together made up only 39.5% of total exports, with the rest going to various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports ginger to Americas

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Ginger imports into the Americas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 34 615 tons, up 34.8% from the prior year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 40.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 15.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 18 242 tons, which also saw the steepest drop of 56.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the key sources for ginger imports into the Americas were China (56.8% of imports), India (1.5%), and Nigeria (1.1%). Together, these three countries represented 59.3% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Import values for ginger in the Americas rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 53.9 million US dollars, a 50.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 81.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, the leading sources for ginger import value into the Americas were China (60.5% of import value), India (3.2%), and Thailand (2.5%). These three countries accounted for 66.2% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020