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Ginger market in South Korea

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The South Korean ginger market volume grew consistently from 27 797 t in 2018 to 42 305 t in 2021, supported by a strong increase in domestic production from 21 305 t to 35 842 t over the same period. Imports varied during these years but remained a substantial part of supply.

Market volume contracted sharply to 26 536 t in 2022 as production fell to 22 137 t and imports decreased to 4 403 t. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with the market reaching 27 697 t amid a modest rebound in both domestic output and import volumes.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Korea
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ginger in South Korea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea ranked 16th globally in ginger production volume.

Top producers of ginger, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ginger, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

South Korea's ginger production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 31 538 tons of ginger, marking a sharp 26.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 283.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 56.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	158.9%	17.2%	26.3%	56.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ginger from South Korea

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 43-fold difference between these years. In 2020, South Korea exported 2 tons of ginger, representing a dramatic 94.0% drop compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 34 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 2 164.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 164.6%	90.4%	(94.0%)	37.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China remained the leading buyer of ginger from South Korea, accounting for 82.3% of total exports in volume. The remaining exports were distributed across many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was reached in 2018, with a 3.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, ginger exports from South Korea totaled 40 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 16.8% decline year-over-year. The peak export value was 50 thousand US dollars in 2018, which also saw the largest increase at 232.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	232.9%	(4.0%)	(16.8%)	38.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Kiribati led the export structure in value terms, with shares of 29.0%, 22.0%, and 18.6% respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ginger to South Korea

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.1-fold difference. In 2020, South Korea imported a total of 9 216 tons of ginger, which is 28.4% less than the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 872 tons, and the largest increase occurred in the same year at 97.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.5%	97.8%	(28.4%)	30.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated ginger imports to South Korea in volume, accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of ginger to South Korea increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 10 883 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 0.9% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 304.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 59.3%.

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