Nepal: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese ginger market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Production in Nepal

In value terms, ginger production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of ginger in Nepal reduced slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average ginger yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Nepal totaled X ha, picking up by 3.6% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the ginger harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, shipments abroad of ginger increased by 198% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a slight decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from Nepal, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, ginger exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Myanmar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -3.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for ginger exports from Nepal, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at -6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ginger export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-2.9%).

Ginger Imports

Imports into Nepal

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of ginger decreased by -55.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 469%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 203%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main ginger supplier to Nepal, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, ginger imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +51.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Nepal, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +53.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 187%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform