Philippines: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in the Philippines

In 2022, the Philippine ginger market decreased by -14.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -18.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ginger Production in the Philippines

In value terms, ginger production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 205%. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of ginger in the Philippines shrank modestly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. 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 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 ginger harvested area in the Philippines contracted slightly to X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2%. The ginger harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Ginger Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger increased by 41,909% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for ginger exports from the Philippines, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, ginger exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand totaled -11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+11.7% per year) and the United States (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ginger exports from the Philippines, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand amounted to -13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-0.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ginger export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United States (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ginger Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ginger decreased by -38.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 2,320%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ginger imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,157%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of ginger to the Philippines, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +94.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to the Philippines, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +88.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Hong Kong SAR (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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