How much ginger does India produce and export?
India is the largest producer of ginger: 2.3 million tonnes in 2024, 48% of the world's 4.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $79.5 million in 2024, 6.1% of world exports of ginger (HS 091011) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Bangladesh, which takes 40% of its ginger exports by value.
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India's ginger production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3 million tonnes | 48% | +13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 22% | 22% | 44% | 48% |
India's ginger exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $79.5 million | 6.1% | 77,242 t | $1,030 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 091011 (Ginger, neither crushed nor ground).
Where India's ginger goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $32M | 40% |
| Morocco | $22M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9M | 11% |
| United States | $3M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3M | 4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "India ginger: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IND/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.