Ginger market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Indonesian ginger market experienced fluctuations. Production declined in 2019, continuing a pre-existing trend of average annual decrease, but recovered in 2020 as demand surged sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with ginger being widely sought after as an immunity-boosting product.

The market peaked in 2021, with production reaching 307 thousand tons and market volume hitting 312 thousand tons. This spike was directly driven by sustained high pandemic-related demand and support from financial institutions like Bank Jatim, which helped develop export capabilities. However, in 2022, production fell by nearly 20% due to climate fluctuations and stabilizing demand, while the market saw the entry of a new player, PT Enha Sentosa Indonesia, which successfully exported ginger with local banking support.

In 2023, market volume contracted to 164 thousand tons, partly explained by a significant rise in export activity, whose value more than doubled year-on-year in the first half. Production continued to decline, though government-backed export promotion programs, such as Desa Devisa in Pacitan, continued to stimulate overseas sales.

Production ginger in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Indonesia was one of the world's leading ginger producers from 2018 to 2021, ranking fifth globally by production volume.

Top producers of ginger, 2018-2021

World map of production of ginger, 2018-2021

Indonesia's ginger production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 307.2 thousand tons of ginger, up 67.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 48.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.0%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 174.4 thousand tons, which represented a decline of 15.9% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports ginger from Indonesia

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Indonesia exported 3,269 tons of ginger in 2021, a 37.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 2,370 tons, marking a 46.7% drop from 2019. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 4,445 tons, which was a 38.8% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Indonesia's ginger exports by volume were Malaysia (31.7% of exports), Bangladesh (17.8%), and India (12.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 61.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Ginger exports from Indonesia declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 3,563 thousand US dollars, down 19.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 0.8%. The highest value was in 2019 at 4,933 thousand US dollars, representing a 35.3% increase from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia's ginger exports by value were highly diversified. India (16.1% of export value), Bangladesh (14.7%), and Japan (14.1%) together accounted for 44.9% of total flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 55.1%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports ginger to Indonesia

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The ginger import market showed significant volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia imported 8,444 tons of ginger, a sharp decline of 56.1% from 2020. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 21,783 tons, which was a 460.5% increase from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand (38.1% of imports by volume), Vietnam (22.5%), and China (17.9%) were the primary sources for Indonesia's ginger imports, together representing 78.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market displayed an unstable trend over these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.9-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Indonesia's ginger imports were valued at 8,795 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 48.1% from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17,119 thousand US dollars, marking a 492.7% increase from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand (34.5% of import value), Vietnam (23.1%), and China (16.8%) accounted for the largest share of Indonesia's ginger imports by value, together comprising 74.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021