Ginger market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The ginger market volume in South-eastern Asia experienced notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 360 тыс. т in 2018, it rose to 423.6 тыс. т in 2019 before dropping to 391.1 тыс. т in 2020. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, peaking at 527.5 тыс. т, but then declined to 426.1 тыс. т in 2022 and further to 309.4 тыс. т in 2023.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 constrained labor availability for ginger production while boosting global demand due to perceived health benefits, leading to increased exports that reduced domestic market volume. In 2023, Malaysia introduced biotechnology applications in ginger cultivation, supported by government initiatives to modernize farming, develop value-added products, and reduce import dependency, which aligned with efforts to enhance sustainable production.

By 2024, countries like Vietnam emphasized compliance with international standards such as FDA and GLOBAL GAP to access premium export markets, while Indonesia focused on processed ginger products to increase economic value. Consumer trends across the region shifted towards organic and health-oriented ginger products, driving innovation in processing and marketing strategies.

Production ginger in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, ginger production in South-eastern Asia began to recover. In 2020, the region produced 398.4 K t of ginger, marking a modest increase of 3.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 385.5 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports ginger from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The ginger export market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 34.2 K t and peaked in 2017, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 80.5 K t of ginger, representing a substantial rise of 135.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 69.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of ginger from South-eastern Asia were Pakistan, accounting for 39.8% of exports in kind, Bangladesh with 28.0%, and Japan at 10.1%. Together, these three markets formed 77.9% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was observed in 2019 at 26.5 M $ US, while the highest was in 2017, reflecting a 5.1-fold gap. In 2020, ginger exports from South-eastern Asia amounted to 89.4 M $ US, up by 238.1% over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 76.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three principal markets—Pakistan, Japan, and Bangladesh—together accounted for 73.8% of the total export value of ginger from South-eastern Asia.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports ginger to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Ginger imports into South-eastern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 73.2 K t of ginger, up by 1.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China consistently led the import structure in kind, accounting for 65.8% of imports, followed by Nigeria at 1.6% and India at 1.2%. Together, these three countries represented 68.5% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign ginger supplies to South-eastern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 127.8 M $ US, reflecting a sharp gain of 39.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 153.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 36.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the principal market for ginger imports into South-eastern Asia, accounting for 72.1% of total imports in value terms, while other destinations formed a less significant portion.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020