In India, the ginger season begins in around five weeks’ time. According to one exporter, volume should be at least as high as last year. This should be enough to fulfil the increasing demand for ginger since the pandemic emerged, people are looking up to its health advantages.
According to Khaushal Khakar, CEO of Kay Bee Exports, India has been producing ginger for centuries, but it is only recently that the country has begun exporting the product: “While ginger has been grown in India for centuries, its production was only destined to the domestic market, and it is only very recently that it has emerged as an export-oriented product.” It is not often recognized that India is the world’s greatest producer of ginger, with an annual production volume of 996,000 tons, making India a stable source of supplies for many importers and merchants worldwide. In India, the main season for its production is from October to March, but off-season production is also prevalent.”
“Because Indian ginger has only been exported for a few years, we are considering increasing the list of nations to which we ship. We see tremendous potential in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Indian ginger is also thought to be of higher quality than other varieties. In fact, its gingerol concentration is greater than that of many other kinds, giving it a distinct and stronger flavour and aroma. Gingerol is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, helping reduce oxidative stress. Ginger is also recognized to help reduce nausea and osteoarthritis symptoms and to lower blood sugar and cholesterol risk factors. The ongoing Covid-19 has revealed the many health benefits of ginger and dramatically increased its demand worldwide.”
According to Khakhar, volume for the forthcoming season should be at least as high as it was last year. “Due to the favourable weather circumstances, we anticipate that the 2021 ginger season will be as excellent as the previous year, with big amounts accessible, extremely good quality, and competitive prices.” These three elements, when combined, will make Indian ginger highly appealing in comparison to other sources, and we anticipate a significant increase in orders this season. Having received our ginger during the previous season, some of our important clients are looking to raise their volume purchases for the 2021 season because they were extremely pleased with the outcomes last season.”
Although there is a lot of competition for ginger exports, Khakhar believes they will have a competitive advantage when it comes to food safety and specific certifications: “The other major countries where ginger is commonly sourced from, apart from India, would be China, Peru, and Thailand, and each of them will have their own advantages and disadvantages.”