No Likelihood of a Rise in Dried Ginger Prices

New Delhi. A decade ago, dried ginger was primarily produced in Kerala and Karnataka. However, over the last 4–5 years, production has also commenced in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Currently, due to sluggish local trade and a lack of export demand, dried ginger prices are trending lower. There is no immediate prospect of a market rally, especially since the arrival of new stock is expected to begin in December–January. Although production could be impacted this year due to water shortages, prices are certain to decline once the new harvest enters the market. Recently, the price for 'Sagar line' dried ginger (from Karnataka) has fallen to ₹275, down from ₹285 in September. In Cochin, prices for dried ginger range from ₹370 to ₹400, depending on quality; however, very little actual trading is taking place at these levels. In the Delhi market, the price for 'Sagar line' dried ginger has also dropped by ₹15–20, now quoted at ₹330–340. Market sources estimate that once the new stock arrives in the mandis (wholesale markets), prices could potentially fall to the ₹220–230 range. Due to sufficient domestic availability, there have been no imports from Nigeria for some time.

Imports

According to data released by the Spices Board, imports of dried ginger—primarily from Nigeria and other countries—reached 16,564 tonnes during the 2025–26 period, compared to 8,778 tonnes in 2024–25. In the 2023–24 period, imports stood at 32,926 tonnes.

Lower Exports

Exports of dried ginger have been severely impacted by the ongoing unrest in Middle Eastern countries. According to available information, exports during the period from January to July 2026 stood at only 53,335 tonnes, compared to 119,714 tonnes during the same period in 2025. Data released by the Spices Board indicates that exports of dried ginger for the 2025-26 fiscal year (April–March) totalled 146,257 tonnes, whereas exports in 2024-25 and 2023-24 were 131,360 tonnes and 60,833 tonnes, respectively.