Ethiopia: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian ginger market increased by 0.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, ginger production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of ginger in Ethiopia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average ginger yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The ginger harvested area in Ethiopia reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. The ginger harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X tons of ginger were exported from Ethiopia; which is down by -3.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ginger exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 50%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of ginger exports from Ethiopia, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of -17.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Yemen ($X), Jordan ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest markets for ginger exported from Ethiopia worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of -14.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+31.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ginger increased by 111% to X tons, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ginger imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) constituted the largest ginger supplier to Ethiopia, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, ginger imports from Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria amounted to +182.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+77.6% per year) and China (+47.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest ginger suppliers to Ethiopia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Nigeria ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +158.6%, saw 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

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ginger import price decreased by -0.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 54%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform