Ginger market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The ginger market volume in Northern America expanded steadily from 17 882 tons in 2018 to 21 840 tons in 2022, representing a 22% increase over four years. This growth was primarily driven by rising imports, which climbed from 17 448 tons to 21 354 tons over the same period, while domestic production remained modest at around 650 tons annually. The market peaked in 2022 before contracting to 19 879 tons in 2023, a decline of 9%.

In 2024, the market landscape saw the emergence of new ginger-infused beverage products, such as energy drinks and digestive coolers launched by companies like Yummy Food Industrial Group, reflecting growing consumer demand for functional beverages. Concurrently, supply chain challenges and price volatility, influenced by fluctuations in global ginger production from major suppliers like China and India, affected sourcing strategies in the region.

Production ginger in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

Ginger production in Northern America increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 681.1 t, marking a slight 1.7% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 645.4 t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 3.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports ginger from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, creating a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, ginger exports from Northern America amounted to 267 t, representing a 36.8% decrease compared to 2019. The peak export volume was 423 t in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 100.7%.

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

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Egypt (2.9% of exports in kind), Saint Kitts and Nevis (2.9%), and Thailand (2.6%) together accounted for only 8.4% of total flows, while the remaining 91.6% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Northern America's ginger exports amounted to 649 K $ US, representing a solid 14.0% reduction compared to the previous year. The maximum value was 755 K $ US in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 78.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Saint Kitts and Nevis (3.0% of exports in value terms), Trinidad and Tobago (2.3%), and Vietnam (1.5%) together accounted for only 6.7% of total flows, with the remaining 93.3% coming from a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports ginger to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Foreign ginger supplies to Northern America increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 20 336 t, up by 12.9% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 39.6%, with a CAGR of 15.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 17 448 t, which also saw the largest decline of 48.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant supplier of ginger to Northern America, accounting for 81.3% of total imports in kind, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Ginger deliveries to Northern America increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 41 599 K $ US, constituting a gain of 38.9% over the past year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 73.1%, with a CAGR of 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China concentrated most of the imports in value terms, taking 72.1% of total flows, with a fragmented tail of other markets accounting for the remainder.

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

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