Ginger market in Fiji

Earlier Report Observations

Fiji's ginger production and domestic market volume showed overall growth from 2018 to 2023, despite a minor dip in 2019. The resumption of fresh ginger exports to Australia in 2018 after a three-year lapse created new demand, while the formation of the Fiji Ginger Farmer and Marketing Association the following year strengthened farmer organization and capacity building, laying groundwork for future expansion.

A significant rise in export demand during 2020, particularly to the US, Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia, drove production past 11 000 t. Active support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways helped maintain export flows during the COVID-19 pandemic. This momentum continued into 2021 as Australia became the largest single market, importing 980 t of Fijian ginger, which incentivized further increases in output.

Growth was sustained through 2022 and 2023 by concrete government backing, including a $600 000 budget allocation for the Ginger Farming Programme and plans to raise funding to $2 million. Investments in processing capacity, such as grants for Kaiming Agro to expand storage and production, alongside diversified export pathways, supported production reaching 15 781 t and the domestic market volume climbing to 14 491 t by 2023.

Production ginger in Fiji

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Fiji ranked as the 19th largest producer of ginger between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

In 2020, Fiji produced 11 409 tonnes of ginger, representing a 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 50.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 30.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of ginger production in Fiji reached 30 222 thousand US dollars, which is 14.5% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 36.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 5.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 26.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Fiji in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports ginger from Fiji

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Exports bottomed in 2019 at 215.0 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 693.8 tonnes, showing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2020, ginger deliveries from Fiji surged by 222.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 47.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand were the main destinations for Fiji's ginger exports in kind. Together, they accounted for 88.5% of total exports, with the United States at 32.7%, Australia at 31.3%, and New Zealand at 24.5%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their minimum in 2019 at 604 thousand US dollars and their maximum in 2017, with a 3.1-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Fiji exported 1 838 thousand US dollars worth of ginger, marking a 204.5% year-on-year increase. The largest decline was in 2019, at 47.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia, the United States, and New Zealand were the three principal markets for Fiji's ginger exports in value terms, together accounting for 82.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports ginger to Fiji

Imports in kind, t

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 14.6 tonnes and their highest in 2018 at 159.7 tonnes, reflecting a 10.9-fold gap. In 2020, ginger imports into Fiji contracted by 18.8% compared to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 88.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Hong Kong, and India were the main sources for Fiji's ginger imports in kind, together accounting for 80.1% of total flows. China led with 67.7%, followed by Hong Kong at 7.1%, and India at 5.3%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 63 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 4.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Fiji's ginger imports amounted to 70 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.8% increase over the past year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 71.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Australia, and the United States remained the key partners for Fiji's ginger imports in value terms, together accounting for 70.2% of total flows. China contributed 42.8%, Australia 15.7%, and the United States 11.8%.

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

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