At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's dry ginger export trade
India exported US$124.8 mn of ginger in FY2024-25 according to indianspices.com. That statistical line covers more than dry ginger; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable by country
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Enhanced controls (FSA / port health) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Increased official controls (DG SANTE (Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 as amended by 2026/1206)) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where dry ginger is sourced in India
Kerala — Wayanad, Idukki, Ernakulam. Cochin dry ginger trade
Karnataka — Hassan, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru. Large fresh/dry ginger supply
Meghalaya — Ri-Bhoi, West Garo Hills. Low-fibre north-east ginger
Madhya Pradesh — Chhindwara, Betul. Largest producer by volume
- Wayanad / Kochi dry-ginger trade (Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra) · ships via Cochin · season: Dry ginger Dec-Feb; fresh Oct-Mar (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10-12% (typical) |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 1.5-2.0 ml/100 g (typical) |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 6-8% (typical) |
| Total ash | ≤ 6-8% (typical) |
| Sulphur dioxide | Not added unless bleached grade specified |
| Aflatoxin | EU B1 5 µg/kg, total 10 µg/kg |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of analysis (EtO, pesticides, aflatoxin, Sudan dyes where relevant)
- Spices Board quality certificate where required
- Fumigation certificate (if specified)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for dry ginger exported from India?
Dry Ginger is usually classified under HS 091012 (Ginger, crushed or ground (whole dried ginger under 0910 11)). Whole/sliced dried ginger is 0910 11 and powder 0910 12; fresh ginger shipped as a vegetable also uses 0910 11.
Where is dry ginger produced in India?
Main clusters: Wayanad / Kochi dry-ginger trade, Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export dry ginger?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of analysis (EtO, pesticides, aflatoxin, Sudan dyes where relevant), Spices Board quality certificate where required. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What is Cochin ginger?
A traditional Kerala dry-ginger export grade: rhizomes are rough-scraped and sun-dried without bleaching.
Do you supply ginger powder?
Yes, ground to a specified mesh and, on request, steam-sterilised for low microbial counts.
Is your ginger bleached?
Standard export grades are unbleached; bleached ginger is supplied only when the buyer specifies it and SO2 use is declared.
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