10 World’s Largest Ginger-Producing Countries in 2022
10 World’s Biggest Ginger-Producing Countries– Based on data from the FAO Statistical Database (FAO Stats) in 2024, there are 10 World’s Largest Ginger-Producing Countries in 2022. They are the world’s leading country producer of ginger with hundreds of thousands to millions of tons of ginger tubers harvested annually.
So far, ginger is a medicinal and spice plant in the form of pseudo-trunked clumps with various health benefits. Based on its history, Ginger comes from the Asia Pacific region around India to China. Therefore, China and India are said to be the first countries to use ginger as an ingredient in drinks, cooking spices, and traditional medicines.
In general, based on its taxonomy. Ginger belongs to the
kingdom: Plantae; Division: Spermatophyta;
Subdivisions: Angiosperms; Class: Monocotyledonae;
Order: Zingiberales; Family: Zingiberaceae; Genus: Zingiber;
Species: Zingiber officinale Rosc. Based on the above
classification, ginger is included in Zingiberaceae and has a close
relationship with other species such as Cucuma xanthorrizha, black
turmeric (Curcuma aeruginosa), Curcuma domestica, Kaempferia
galanga, galangal (Languas galanga) and others.
The World’s Production, Harvested Areas, and Yield of Ginger From 1980 to 2022
|
Years |
World's Harvested Areas |
World's Production |
Yield/ Productivity |
|
(Hectares(ha)) |
(Tons(t)) |
(Tons / Hectare) |
|
|
1980 |
69,091 |
246,316 |
3.57 |
|
1981 |
73,994 |
295,111 |
3.99 |
|
1982 |
79,046 |
303,268 |
3.84 |
|
1983 |
88,581 |
336,123 |
3.79 |
|
1984 |
100,321 |
355,627 |
3.54 |
|
1985 |
106,210 |
390,259 |
3.67 |
|
1986 |
121,897 |
414,151 |
3.40 |
|
1987 |
136,283 |
415,131 |
3.05 |
|
1988 |
150,933 |
449,417 |
2.98 |
|
1989 |
165,628 |
457,452 |
2.76 |
|
1990 |
185,891 |
519,227 |
2.79 |
|
1991 |
212,368 |
609,894 |
2.87 |
|
1992 |
226,594 |
656,102 |
2.90 |
|
1993 |
237,141 |
671,964 |
2.83 |
|
1994 |
277,558 |
686,951 |
2.47 |
|
1995 |
301,356 |
762,745 |
2.53 |
|
1996 |
291,931 |
857,709 |
2.94 |
|
1997 |
299,298 |
906,853 |
3.03 |
|
1998 |
310,791 |
991,689 |
3.19 |
|
1999 |
298,237 |
1,035,888 |
3.47 |
|
2000 |
293,700 |
1,046,326 |
3.56 |
|
2001 |
302,387 |
1,140,785 |
3.77 |
|
2002 |
323,047 |
1,216,454 |
3.77 |
|
2003 |
331,134 |
1,274,659 |
3.85 |
|
2004 |
329,548 |
1,256,777 |
3.81 |
|
2005 |
353,827 |
1,393,652 |
3.94 |
|
2006 |
387,841 |
1,499,212 |
3.87 |
|
2007 |
243,190 |
1,608,983 |
6.62 |
|
2008 |
250,994 |
1,624,301 |
6.47 |
|
2009 |
261,134 |
1,670,192 |
6.40 |
|
2010 |
263,747 |
1,718,590 |
6.52 |
|
2011 |
314,340 |
2,415,178 |
7.68 |
|
2012 |
367,769 |
2,491,849 |
6.78 |
|
2013 |
375,745 |
2,462,372 |
6.55 |
|
2014 |
312,605 |
2,304,336 |
7.37 |
|
2015 |
347,649 |
2,766,329 |
7.96 |
|
2016 |
393,149 |
3,639,594 |
9.26 |
|
2017 |
403,986 |
3,522,970 |
8.72 |
|
2018 |
392,677 |
4,103,509 |
10.45 |
|
2019 |
386,149 |
4,103,354 |
10.63 |
|
2020 |
416,313 |
4,364,833 |
10.48 |
|
2021 |
449,851 |
4,895,972 |
10.88 |
|
2022 |
450,647 |
4,874,216 |
10.81 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
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Based on FAOSTAT, the world’s production of ginger from
time to time has increased. In 1980, the world’s production of ginger reached
246 thousand tons with harvested areas around 69 thousand hectares. Meanwhile,
in 2022, its production has increased into 4.8 million tons with harvested
areas around 450 thousand hectares (ha). Furthermore, the yield of ginger also
increased from 3.5 tons/ hectares (ha) in 1980, and it has become 10.8 tons/
hectare (ha).
In the year 2022, the production of Ginger still dominated
in Asia and Africa regions. Meanwhile, the Americas and Oceania were still produced but in
minor production. Based on the continental region in 2022, the production of ginger
is relatively unchanged. Asia still becomes the main production area with production
of around 3.8 million tons, followed by Africa with 855 thousand tons.
Meanwhile, America still produces with minor production around 122 thousand tons
and Oceania with 14 thousand tons.
The World’s Production of Ginger in 2022 Based on Continent
|
Continent |
Production of Sorghum in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
855,808 |
|
Americas |
122,488 |
|
Asia |
3,881,630 |
|
Oceania |
14,290 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|
Looking at the country level, of course, there are 10
countries that have the biggest ginger production in the world by 2022. Based
on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2022. Here are the
10 world’s biggest ginger-producing countries in the world in 2022.
The Rank of Top 10 Ginger-Producing Countries in the World in 2022
|
Ranks |
Country |
Production of Ginger in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
India |
2,219,000 |
|
2 |
Nigeria |
743,527 |
|
3 |
China,
mainland |
655,452 |
|
4 |
Nepal |
287,813 |
|
5 |
Indonesia |
247,455 |
|
6 |
Thailand |
170,887 |
|
7 |
Bangladesh |
82,152 |
|
8 |
Sri
Lanka |
71,931 |
|
9 |
Peru |
59,467 |
|
10 |
Cameroon |
52,393 |
|
Source
: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
||
Description of the World’s Top 10 Ginger-Producing Countries in 2022
1. India
India still became the world’s biggest country producer of
ginger. Based on data from the FAO Statistical Database, ginger production in
2022 reached 2.2 million tons. In Mahatma Gandhi’s home country, ginger is
cultivated in all over the states of India. However, there are several states
that are the main centers of ginger cultivation, namely the states of Karnataka,
Orissa, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. These
states cumulatively contribute up to 65 percent of India’s total ginger
production. Genetically, there are several prominent native and introduced
ginger cultivars in India. The cultivars/types of ginger include Maran,
Kuruppampadi, Ernad, Wayanad, Himachal, Nadia, and Rio
De-Janeiro cultivar. These cultivars are very popular among ginger
farmers in India.
2. Nigeria
Nigeria is the second biggest ginger-producing country in
the world. In 2022, Nigeria’s ginger production reached 743 thousand tons. In
this country, there are several major states as centers of ginger production
and cultivation. The states include Kaduna, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe,
and Nasarawa.
3. China
China is the 3rd biggest country producer
of ginger in the world in 2022. Based on data from the FAO Statistical Database
(FAOSTAT), the ginger production in 2022 reached 655 thousand tons. In this
panda country, the main growing area of ginger located in Shandong
province which accounts for about 75% of China’s ginger production. In
China, the area of ginger plantations is around 30 thousand hectares.
4. Nepal
Nepal is the 5th biggest ginger-producing
country in the world. In 2021, Nepal’s ginger production reached 279,000 tons.
In the country of Nepal, there are several areas of cultivation and production
of Ginger. The area includes Ilam and Salyan Districts.
In 2015, Nepal was listed as one of the world’s largest exporters of ginger
with total exports reaching 24 thousand tons. Of the total value of its export
trade, almost most of its production is destined for the Indian market.
5. Indonesia
Indonesia is the 5th biggest
ginger-producing country in the world. Based on data from the FAO Statistical
Database (FAOSTAT) in 2024, ginger production 2022 reached 247 thousand tons.
In 2020, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency, there are
several provinces that are central to ginger cultivation in Indonesia. The
ginger plantation area is still concentrated on the island of Java,
which includes East Java with a production of 45 thousand
tons, West Java with a production of 34 thousand tons,
and Central Java with a production of 31 thousand tons.
6. Thailand
Thailand is the 6th biggest
ginger-producing country in the world. In 2022, Thailand’s ginger production
reached 170 thousand tons. Statistically, in Thailand, there are several
central areas for growing ginger. The region includes the provinces of Phetchabun,
Loei, Chiang Rai, and Pha Yao.
7. Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the 7th biggest
ginger-producing country in the world. In 2022, Bangladesh’s ginger production
reached 82 thousand tons. In this country, ginger is a popular spice plant.
Geographically, Nilphamari district and Khagrachari
District are some of the main gingers growing areas in Bangladesh.
8. Srilanka
Srilanka become 9th biggest country producer of ginger in
2022. Based on FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of
ginger from Srilanka is around 71 thousand tons. Geographically, there are some
main regions of Ginger. These areas include Kurunagala, Kandy, Gampaha, Colombo
and Kegalle Districts.
9. Peru
Peru is the 10th biggest country producer of Ginger in 2022.
Statistically, the production of Ginger in 2022 reached 59 thousand tons. in
Peru, the Junín region, particularly in the provinces of Chanchamayo and Satipo
still become the main cultivation areas of Ginger.
10. Cameroon
Cameroon is the 10th biggest
ginger-producing country in the world. In 2022, Cameroon’s ginger production
reached 52 thousand tons. In this country, the area planted with ginger is
around 24 thousand hectares in 2019. With abundant ginger production, this
country is also listed as a ginger exporter whose market is aimed at several
countries such as Belgium, Congo DRC, France, Yemen, and
the US.
The Summary of 10 Word’s Biggest Ginger-Producing Countries
The Histogram of 10 Word’s Biggest Ginger-Producing Countries
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