How much ginger does China produce and export?
China is the 3rd largest producer of ginger: 585,378 tonnes in 2024, 12% of the world's 4.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $722.6 million in 2024, 56% of world exports of ginger (HS 091011) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 12% of its ginger exports by value.
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China's ginger production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 585,378 tonnes | 12% | +2.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | 19% | 21% | 13% | 12% |
China's ginger exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $722.6 million | 56% | 500,235 t | $1,445 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 091011 (Ginger, neither crushed nor ground).
Where China's ginger goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $83M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74M | 10% |
| United States | $65M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $55M | 7.6% |
| Bangladesh | $47M | 6.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "China ginger: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CHN/ginger/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.