Australia and Oceania: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the ginger market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -8.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Ginger Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, ginger production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 172%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of ginger production was Fiji (X tons), accounting for 99.9% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Fiji amounted to +14.2%.

The average ginger yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 20%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of ginger production in Australia and Oceania contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -8.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 78%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Ginger Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of ginger, when their volume decreased by -2.1% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 289% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ginger exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together generating a 14% share of total exports.

Exports from Fiji decreased at an average annual rate of -2.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Australia (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+5.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-2.2 p.p.) and Fiji (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the largest ginger supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In Fiji, ginger exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+2.2% per year) and New Zealand (+14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ginger Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of ginger, when their volume decreased by -16% to X tons. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.6% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ginger imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up 97% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest ginger importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and New Caledonia ($X), together accounting for 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +12.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 55%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Caledonia (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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