XP-0022 Spices
Ajwain
Top-grade Ajwain with rich aroma and intense flavor, processed under hygienic conditions for global export.
FSSAIISO 22000APEDA
Min. Order
500 Kg
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Spices SKU: XP-0183
Ginger
Pungent and high-quality Indian ginger available in fresh, dried, and powdered forms for international markets.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
500 kg
HS Code
09101110
Origin
India (Kerala/Karnataka/NE)
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (Spices Board / FIEO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
- Spices Board Certificate of Export
- Fumigation Certificate
- Aflatoxin / Pesticide MRL Test Report
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Available Bag Sizes
5kg10kg25kg50kgTelescopic carton (10–20kg)
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)JuteMesh Net Bag (fresh)Multi-wall Paper (powder)Food-grade HDPE LinerVentilated Carton
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Our exported ginger is valued for its pungency, fiber content, and medicinal benefits. IndianXporter sources fresh ginger from India's primary growing regions, ensuring that it is cleaned and packed according to international standards. We provide ginger in fresh, dried, and powdered forms to cater to diverse food and beverage industries. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Ginger meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Ginger is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Ginger meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Ginger is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
Maran
Wayanad, Kerala
High oleoresin and fibre — top export grade fresh & dried.
Wynad Local
Wayanad, Kerala
Plump rhizome, high essential oil content.
Nadia
West Bengal
Large rhizome, mild flavour. Good for fresh export.
Rio-de-Janeiro
Kerala
High yield, pale yellow skin. Widely used for value-added products.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Ginger?
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an underground rhizome prized across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries for its pungency and its bioactive compounds — principally gingerol and shogaol. India is one of the world's largest ginger producers, with cultivation concentrated in Kerala (Wayanad), Karnataka, the North-East, and West Bengal. The crop is exported in four principal forms: fresh ginger, dry ginger (whole or split), cryo-ground ginger powder, and ginger oleoresin.
The commercial value of ginger is driven by its gingerol and volatile-oil content. Indian Maran ginger, grown in Wayanad, is internationally recognised for its exceptionally high oleoresin and gingerol levels — making it the preferred raw material for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical extraction. While China dominates global fresh-ginger volume on price, India differentiates on chemical richness, organic-certified supply, and pharmaceutical-grade dry ginger that meets stringent aflatoxin and pesticide limits.
Demand for ginger has accelerated with the global wellness movement. Gingerol-rich extracts are used in anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory supplements, immunity products, and the booming 'ginger shot' category, while dry ginger and powder remain staples of curry, masala, and bakery formulations worldwide. India's combination of multiple product forms, Spices Board oversight, and oleoresin-extraction capability positions it as the quality-led origin of choice.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Zingiber officinale |
| Gingerol Content | 1.0–2.5% (Maran variety at the high end) |
| Volatile Oil | 1.5–3.0% |
| Oleoresin Content | 4.0–6.5% |
| Moisture (Fresh) | 80–82% |
| Moisture (Dry) | 10% Max |
| Total Ash | 8% Max |
| Fibre | Low to moderate (variety dependent) |
| Aflatoxin | < 10 ppb (EU compliant) |
| Forms Available | Fresh / Dry (Whole/Split) / Cryo-ground Powder / Oleoresin |
| Key Varieties | Maran, Wynad Local, Nadia, Rio-de-Janeiro |
| Powder Mesh | 40–60 mesh (cryo-ground, aroma retained) |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Fresh Ginger (Export Grade)
Processing: Hand-cleaned, washed, graded by size; ventilated cartons
Colour: Light tan skin, pale yellow flesh
Use Case: Retail and HORECA fresh culinary supply; juicing and ginger-shot processing
Base grade
Dry Ginger — Maran (Whole/Split)
Processing: Sun-dried/peeled, Cochin–Calicut origin; high gingerol
Colour: Buff to light brown
Use Case: Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical extraction; premium spice trade
+$600–$1,200/MT over fresh equivalent
Ginger Powder (Cryo-ground)
Processing: Cryogenically ground to retain volatile oil and aroma
Colour: Pale cream to light yellow
Use Case: Spice blends, masala, bakery, beverage premixes
+$300–$700/MT over dry whole
Ginger Oleoresin
Processing: Solvent extraction from dry ginger; standardised gingerol
Colour: Dark amber viscous liquid
Use Case: Flavour houses, fragrance, standardised supplement actives
Specialty — priced per kg of standardised extract
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Ginger (Export Grade) | $400 – $900/MT | Indicative Q1 2026 — size-graded; varies sharply with crop and China benchmark |
| Dry Ginger (Whole/Split) | $1,800 – $3,000/MT | Indicative — Maran high-gingerol grade at upper band |
| Ginger Powder (Cryo-ground) | $2,200 – $4,000/MT | Indicative — premium for aroma-retained cryogenic grinding |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Chinese fresh-ginger benchmark (Shandong) — China sets the global floor price for fresh volume
- •Gingerol / oleoresin content — high-gingerol Maran dry ginger commands a structural premium
- •Kerala and Karnataka monsoon and rhizome-rot disease pressure on crop yields
- •Aflatoxin and pesticide-rejection history — clean lots earn EU and pharma premiums
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian competitiveness in USD markets
- •Wellness-demand cycles — immunity and ginger-shot trends tighten high-gingerol supply
India vs China: Ginger Comparison
China is the world's largest ginger exporter, dominating the fresh-ginger trade on scale and price from its Shandong belt. India competes not on volume but on chemical richness — higher gingerol and oleoresin (notably the Maran variety), organic-certified supply, and pharmaceutical-grade dry ginger. Nigeria is a secondary rival in high-pungency dry ginger.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 China |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Volume / Price | Higher-cost, quality-led fresh supply | World's largest exporter — lowest-cost fresh at massive scale |
| Gingerol / Oleoresin | Maran variety among the world's highest in gingerol and oleoresin | Lower oleoresin; bred for size and yield, not chemistry |
| Pharmaceutical-Grade Dry | Established pharma/nutraceutical-grade dry ginger and extraction | Primarily culinary/fresh focus |
| Organic Availability | EU-organic certified lots available | Limited certified-organic fresh ginger |
| Product Forms | Fresh, dry, cryo-powder and oleoresin from one origin | Concentrated in fresh and basic dried |
| Residue / Quality Scrutiny | Spices Board oversight; clean MRL/aflatoxin records | Periodic pesticide-residue concerns in import markets |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Gingerol-rich extracts and oleoresin are formulated into anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory supplements, immunity products, and concentrated ginger shots. High-gingerol Maran dry ginger is the preferred extraction feedstock for standardised actives.
USAGermanyUKJapan
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Food & Beverage
Fresh ginger, powder, and oleoresin flavour ginger ale, ginger tea, gingerbread, and Asian cuisine. The beverage and bakery segments drive steady global demand for aroma-retained cryo-ground powder.
USAUKNetherlandsUAE
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Spice Blending
Dry ginger and powder are core components of curry powders, garam masala, and regional spice blends produced by industrial blenders and ethnic-food manufacturers worldwide.
UAEBangladeshMiddle EastUSA
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Essential Oil & Oleoresin
Ginger oleoresin and steam-distilled oil supply flavour houses and the fragrance industry, providing a standardised, stable alternative to raw spice with consistent gingerol loading.
USAGermanyJapanFrance
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
China
World's largest exporterShandong belt dominates fresh-ginger volume on scale and price.
India
Major producer & quality leaderKerala (Wayanad), Karnataka, NE and Bengal. Leads on gingerol/oleoresin and pharma-grade dry ginger.
Nigeria
Secondary dry-ginger exporterHigh-pungency dry ginger; competes in extraction feedstock.
Key Consumption Nodes
United States
Largest wellness-driven market. Strong demand for gingerol supplements, ginger shots, and ethnic culinary fresh/dry ginger.
European Union — Germany, Netherlands, UK
High-value market with strict pesticide MRL and aflatoxin enforcement. Clean Indian dry ginger and organic lots command premiums.
Japan
Premium quality-sensitive buyer for both culinary fresh ginger and high-grade oleoresin/extracts.
Middle East & Bangladesh
Volume markets for dry ginger and powder used in curry and masala blends; UAE re-exports across the wider GCC.
Market Intelligence
Ginger is a multi-form commodity with expanding demand across culinary, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors globally. The market has bifurcated: commodity fresh ginger (dominated by China at 65% of global volume) faces intense price competition, while premium forms — dry ginger, organic certified, pharmaceutical-grade oleoresin extract — command significant margins. India is the world's second-largest fresh-ginger producer and the premium quality leader in dry ginger and oleoresin export. Global ginger trade is approximately $1.8-2.2 billion annually, with India's exports representing $180-220 million.
Market Size
Global ginger trade: ~$1.8–2.2B; India's fresh and processed ginger exports: ~$180–220M annually.
Growth Rate
~5-7% CAGR — driven by functional beverages (ginger shots, immunity drinks), pharmaceutical/nutraceutical extraction demand, and wellness trend premiumisation
Core Demand Drivers
- Functional beverage explosion — ginger shots, ginger-turmeric drinks, and immunity tonics in health-conscious markets (USA, EU, Australia) growing 25%+ annually
- Pharmaceutical extraction surge — gingerol and shogaol standardised extracts for anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea supplements driving pharmaceutical-grade ginger demand at 12%+ annually
- Organic and clean-label certification — premium retailers (Whole Foods, organic chains) demanding certified organic ginger at 25–35% premium over conventional
- Global cuisine mainstreaming — Asian cuisine popularity in Western markets (sushi, Asian fusion restaurants) driving fresh ginger consumption in hospitality
- Skincare and cosmetics applications — ginger oleoresin as anti-aging and skin-brightening active in premium beauty products across K-beauty and European luxury segments
Supply Dynamics
India produces approximately 1.1-1.3 million tonnes of fresh ginger annually (primarily Wayanad, Karnataka, Northeast regions), with seasonal harvest concentrating in November-February post-monsoon. Dry ginger processing creates concentrated supply — 1 tonne fresh ginger yields approximately 200-250 kg dry ginger. Pharmaceutical-grade oleoresin processing is capital-intensive, concentrated in specialized facilities in Kerala and Karnataka. Market differentiation favors processors with cold-chain logistics to retain volatile compounds.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Heavy monsoon during harvest (October-November) increases fungal disease (leaf spot, rhizome rot) and aflatoxin risk, requiring strict post-harvest drying controls. Processing facility fumigation and moisture management are critical for pharmaceutical-grade certification. Competition from Chinese commodity fresh ginger suppresses prices of standard grades, requiring quality differentiation.
Future Outlook
Pharmaceutical-grade ginger oleoresin will be the highest-margin growth segment — clinical evidence for gingerol's anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects will drive supplement formulation growth. GI-tagged Wayanad Maran ginger will achieve premium positioning similar to Darjeeling tea. Nano-ginger technology and ginger bioavailability enhancement will create novel functional food applications. Agri-tech innovations (precision farming, controlled drying chambers) will improve consistency and reduce post-harvest losses.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Ginger | 0910.11 | 09101110 | Ginger, neither crushed nor ground — fresh |
| Dry Ginger / Ginger Powder | 0910.12 | 09101210 | Ginger, crushed or ground / dried |
| Ginger Oleoresin | 3301.29 | 33012990 | Extracted oleoresins of ginger |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Spices Board India Registration | Spices Board | Mandatory registration and quality oversight for all Indian spice exports |
| ISO 1003 (Dry Ginger Specification) | ISO 1003 | International specification governing whole and ground dry ginger quality |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue pesticide testing mandatory for EU market entry |
| Aflatoxin Limit | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Caps aflatoxin contamination — critical for dry ginger and powder |
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for processing facilities |
| EU Organic | Regulation EU 2018/848 | Available for certified-organic ginger lots from registered farms |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
Fresh 1–2 months (refrigerated); Dry 18–24 months; Powder 12 months
Storage Conditions
Fresh ginger requires cool, ventilated, refrigerated storage (10–13°C). Dry ginger and powder must be kept in a cool, dry environment below 65% RH in airtight, food-grade packaging to preserve volatile oil and prevent aflatoxin development.
Container Type
Reefer container for fresh ginger; standard 20ft/40ft FCL with HDPE liner for dry ginger and powder
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation standard for dry ginger and powder shipments; fumigation certificate provided.
Storage Advantage
India's oleoresin-extraction capability lets buyers convert short-life fresh ginger into shelf-stable, gingerol-standardised extract for long-haul supply.
Why Source Ginger from India?
- Highest gingerol and oleoresin content — the Maran variety from Wayanad is world-renowned for chemical richness
- Pharmaceutical-grade dry ginger meeting strict aflatoxin and pesticide limits for extraction buyers
- Organic-certified supply available from EU-registered farms
- Spices Board India oversight ensuring consistent export-quality compliance
- In-house oleoresin extraction capability for shelf-stable, standardised actives
- Multiple product forms — fresh, dry, cryo-ground powder and oleoresin from a single origin
Industrial Usage
Essential raw materials for spice blends, seasoning manufacturing, and oleoresin extraction. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Steam Sterilized Laminated Bags / Cartons
Private Label / OEM
Custom Grinding & Private Labeling
Port of Loading
Chennai or Nhava Sheva Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Ginger
IndianXporter successfully exports Ginger to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Ginger
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Ginger under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Ginger: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Ginger?
Our standard lead time for Ginger is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Ginger before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Ginger for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Ginger?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Ginger?
Our standard MOQ for Ginger is 500 kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Ginger?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Ginger to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Ginger is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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