Ginger

What It Is

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome (root) is widely used as a spice, herbal medicine, and food additive. Nigerian ginger is globally renowned for its high quality, pungency, and oil content.

What Export of It Is

Exporting ginger involves processing (sun-drying, cleaning, slicing, or grinding), packaging, and shipping it in its various forms (fresh, dried split, powdered, or oil) to international buyers. Nigeria is among the top five global producers of ginger.

Export Forms

  • Fresh Ginger

  • Dried Split Ginger (most common for export)

  • Ginger Powder

  • Ginger Oil/Extract

Packaging

  • Dried Split Ginger: 25–50 kg polypropylene or jute bags.

  • Powdered Ginger: Food-grade plastic pouches or paper bags with inner linings.

  • Fresh Ginger: Ventilated cartons or mesh bags (if air-freighted).

Packaging must be:

  • Moisture-free

  • Properly labeled with product name, grade, net weight, country of origin, and date

International Market Price (as of 2025)

  • Dried Split Ginger: $2,100 – $2,800 per metric ton (FOB)

  • Ginger Powder: $3,000 – $4,500 per metric ton

Top Importing Countries

  • India

  • UAE

  • USA

  • Netherlands

  • Pakistan

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Morocco

  • UK

HS Code for Ginger

  • Dried Ginger: 0910.1100

  • Fresh Ginger: 0910.1200

Industrial & Commercial Uses

  • Food seasoning and spice

  • Herbal medicine

  • Ginger tea and beverages

  • Cosmetics and body care products

  • Pharmaceutical applications (anti-inflammatory)

  • Essential oil production

  • Nutraceuticals and supplements

Main Producing States in Nigeria

  • Kaduna

  • Nasarawa

  • Gombe

  • Benue

  • Niger

  • Plateau

  • Bauchi

Export Requirements

  1. Register your business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

  2. Register with NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotion Council)

  3. Get a phytosanitary certificate from NAQS

  4. Product must meet buyer’s specifications

  5. Comply with destination country’s food safety laws

Why Export Ginger from Nigeria?

  • High demand globally for Nigerian ginger

  • Long shelf-life when dried properly

  • Valuable foreign exchange earner

  • Low spoilage risk if well processed

  • Wide range of derivative products

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