Dry Ginger clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayanad / Kochi dry-ginger trade | Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra — Wayanad (KL); Hassan; Shivamogga (KA); Ri-Bhoi (ML) | agricultural | Dry ginger Dec-Feb; fresh Oct-Mar (ASSUMPTION) | Cochin |
Cluster notes
Ginger exports 131,360 t / USD 124.78 mn (2024-25); 146,257 t / USD 142.99 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: Growing fresh-ginger exports to Bangladesh/GCC; dry ginger to EU/US; competes with China/Nigeria
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to dry ginger: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most dry ginger?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the dry ginger season in India?
Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra: Dry ginger Dec-Feb; fresh Oct-Mar (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify dry ginger suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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