Nigeria is the fourth-largest producer of ginger in the world and the largest producer in Africa. Nigeria is also the third Largest Exporter of Dried Split Ginger in the World after China and India. Dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria are highly sought after in the global commodity trade market.
Most of the Ginger that is available for International trade is simply Sun-Dried over a few days. Our Ginger is dried to between 7-10% moisture content. Much of Nigeria’s Ginger is used for the Distillation of Essential Oils and the Extraction of Oleoresin for Flavoring and Seasoning.
Kaduna State is the highest producer of ginger in Nigeria, while states like Gombe, Bauchi, Benue, Nassarawa among others are major producers of the crop. The harvesting season of Ginger starts from October and normally continues until April/May.
Ginger is one of the most widely used food seasonings in modern diets, Nigeria has one of the best flavored varieties globally. It is actually part of the plant family that includes turmeric cardamom that has huge health benefits.
The global market for ginger is valued at over 3 billion USD, creating large opportunities for dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria.
Ginger is a tropical herbaceous plant that produces annual stems. The plant produces erect, tall, and dark green shoot which measures about 30-100cm above the ground with long, narrow, ribbed green leaves which are 5-25 cm long and 1-3cm wide. It produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into a white or yellowish-green flower.
Ginger plant is mainly grown for its roots (which are known as rhizomes) popularly called ginger. Ginger is the underground root of the ginger plant with a firm striated texture. It has brownish skin which could be either thin or thick depending on when it is harvested.
The ginger flesh is most times yellow in color and in some cases white or red. It is widely used as a spice or herbal medicine because of its aromatic, pungent, and hot taste.
Ginger has a lot of uses, a few of them include:
1). Culinary use: ginger is one of the major spices used in cooking.
2). Manufacturing purpose: It is used in manufacturing, to make products like;
3). Confectionaries (candies and sweets).
4). Soft drink and alcoholic beverage.
5). It serves as a flavoring agent in baking products like gingerbread, cakes, and biscuits.
6). It is used as a fragrance for soaps and cosmetics.
7). Medicinal purposes: ginger has several medicinal properties which include:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antifungal
-Anti-vomiting
-Analgesic
-Anti-ulcer
8). It is used to treat cold-induced diseases such as asthma, cough, rheumatism, etc.
9). Lowers cholesterol level by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the blood and liver.
10). Gastrointestinal relief
11). Protection against colorectal cancer
12). It induces cell death in ovarian cancer cells
13). It serves as an immune booster
14). Ginger is generally used to treat various stomach problems including upset stomach, gas, colic, nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, vomiting after surgery and loss of appetite.
Been one of the main producers and exporters of ginger in the world and the number 1 producers and exporters in Africa, Nigeria’s annual production of ginger is close to 1 million tons, and because of the several forms in which ginger is traded, Ginger is now one of the most important trade commodities in the world. Its medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic uses cannot be overemphasized as well as its following economic importance which the Nigerian government should consider harnessing in full:
1). As a Cash Crop: It is an important cash crop grown in Nigeria for its aromatic rhizome.
2). Source of Foreign Exchange: It is exported to other countries which gives valuable foreign exchange.
3). Raw Material: It is used in industries as raw materials for making drinks, confectionaries, etc.
4). Medicinal uses: It is used in pharmaceuticals for the production of important medicines and cosmetics.
5). As a spice and Home Remedy: ginger is one of the most widely used spices for cooking in every home and it is used for home remedies to treat various alimentary, muscle, and respiratory ailments.
6). Source of income and revenue: ginger can be cultivated any time of the year and anywhere whether inside or outside. It is a very versatile crop and can be cultivated 3-5 months after it was planted. Therefore is a good source of revenue as it also has a short turnover period.
Ginger export is the export of fresh ginger, ginger powder, and dried split Ginger from Nigeria to international buyers located in various parts of the world.
Below is the most common specifications for ginger you’ll find in Nigeria:
Origin: Nigeria
Product type: Dried Split Ginger
Type: FAQ & ASTA
Impurities: Maximum of 2%
Moisture Content: Maximum of 10%
Drying Process: Sun-dried
Inspection: SGS
The export season of Ginger in Nigeria is all year round but peaks around harvest season; November to March. The export markets for the Nigerian ginger include; China, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, France, the United States of America, Russia, Saudi, Arabia among others.
Sun-dried split ginger is the most exported type of ginger from Nigeria. They’re usually dried to boost the shelf life so it can be exported to any country around the world on a long voyage and for further storage. As a result, sun-dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria are the most common ginger exporters found in Nigeria.
Fresh ginger is far less exported in Nigeria than sun-dried split ginger. Because of its short shelf life, fresh ginger needs to be shipped as soon as it is harvested, else, it would have to be dried before export.
Ginger powder is also exported from Nigeria after processing fresh ginger.
Below, we outlined two important ways international buyers of ginger can buy dried split ginger from dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria;
International buyers of ginger looking to buy dried split ginger can reach out to trusted and reliable dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria for supply contracts, this is the most common method for buying ginger in Nigeria.
One advantage of buying dried ginger from dried split ginger suppliers in Nigeria is that depending on the trade process being used, the ginger buyer can simply only place a Letter of Credit (L/C) so that the supplier can load and ship the dried ginger to them. Payment is on conditions that the terms on the L/C are met.
How then do international buyers of dried split ginger find exporters of dried ginger in Nigeria?
i. Through Linkedin
ii. Find reliable direct brokers who represent selling companies.
iii. Use search engines like www.google.com
iv. Attend trade fairs
v. Sign up on international trade platforms
vi. Hire local agents on a commission basis
vii. Contact Gavi Global Resources Ltd – Gavi Global is one of the fastest-growing dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria and a top commodity trading company with the ability to export agricultural products ranging from dried split ginger to sesame seeds, cashew nuts, black stone flower, and much more. You can send an email to sales@gaviglobal.com or call us directly on +2347064956005
Partnering with dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria helps international buyers get these commodities at far cheaper prices than they would have previously gotten it, and go on to make far more profits than they would have made.
To achieve this partnership, the local company would need to first get some certifications and permit which include; Certificate of Registration of Company with Foreign Participation, from the Nigerian Investments Promotion Council (NIPC), certificate of capital importation (CCI), to serve as evidence that the investor’s funds have been brought to Nigeria, and also obtain a business permit from the Federal Ministry of the Interior (FMI), after showing proof that the foreign entity has actually invested in the business.
Inasmuch as the international buyer would be in a direct purchase partnership with the local company, the buyer would provide funds to purchase much more quantities than would previously have been possible by the local dried split ginger supplier in Nigeria, and so, both organizations can profit with each other playing their respective roles and the banks ensuring all parties interests are protected.
The first step in your journey to becoming fresh ginger or dried split ginger supplier in Nigeria is to register your limited liability company with the corporate affairs commission (CAC).
It is impossible for fresh ginger or dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria to export their product without a duly registered limited liability company.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and any local association regulating the supply and export of ginger will only give a license to organizations that are registered limited liability companies with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.
International investors can also start up their own fresh ginger or dried split ginger export business by first visiting the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) or invest in local dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria to be able to get the dried ginger at a far lower price than others would have gotten.
The next step is to source for direct farms, processing, or buying centers that you can procure fresh ginger or dried split ginger from at the lowest costs for your prospective international buyers or international buyers.
To be a successful fresh ginger or dried split ginger exporter in Nigeria, one must have direct access to either farmers of ginger, buying centers, or processing centers, so they can always get the ginger at the best possible price.
In order to attract international buyers, you need to set up a company of global standard and look internationally reputable. This involves registering with the Corporate affairs commission as stated earlier, building a global standard website that covers everything you do including your transaction process and trade specifications for clarity purposes and transparency. A registered office address is very important too, create a corporate profile and brochure of your products.
Finally, set up a corporate email that has your website domain as its extension. Your corporate email should be like this “yourname@yourcompanywebsite.com”.
Setting up and organizing your company in a professional way like this will make international buyers feel very confident about transacting with you.
The next step is to look for international buyers for your fresh ginger or dried split ginger. You can do this by simply registering on websites like:
And several others…
Building an influential social account on LinkedIn will help you market your fresh ginger or dried split ginger to a unique business audience who need what you offer.
After an international buyer sends an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO), and a sales contract is duly agreed upon and signed by both parties, after which the buyer places an LC (letter of credit), you can then proceed to ship the ginger. The shipment could either be done on Free On Board (FOB) or Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) basis. Where FOB means you cover the cost of the goods and every other thing up till shipping point, and CIF means that you cover the cost of everything including insurance and transporting the goods to the buyer’s port of destination.
NOTE: If you’re a genuine fresh ginger or dried split ginger buyer, you can reach out to us for your ginger export by clicking on this link: http://gaviglobal.com/dried-split-ginger-supply-export/ and send us a message through the contact form on the page, or you can send an email to sales@gaviglobal.com and we will get back to you. You can also call us on +2347064956005
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1). Many fresh ginger or dried split ginger exporters lack the requisite knowledge to deliver on standard buyer demands and specifications
2). Your fresh ginger or dried split ginger en route a warehouse may get robbed or seized by government officials before arrival.
3). Difficulty in finding reliable ginger exporters with integrity
4). Poor road networks for transporting fresh ginger or dried split ginger from the farms or processing centers to the port
5). Fake fresh ginger or dried split ginger buyers wasting sellers time
6). The inability of dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria to deliver or deliver on time, based on a poorly managed and structured supply chain
7). The inability of fresh ginger or dried split ginger exporters in Nigeria to finance supplies
8). Too many fraudsters posing as fresh ginger or dried split ginger suppliers in Nigeria
Trying to buy fresh ginger or dried split ginger from genuine, reliable and experienced ginger exporters in Nigeria can lead to a lot of wasted time on the part of the fresh ginger or dried split ginger buyer and even huge disappointments following some of the challenges listed above.
With a quality knowledge of what genuine international fresh ginger or dried split ginger buyers face while looking for genuine ginger exporters in Nigeria to do business with, Gavi Global Resources Ltd has structured a reliable supply chain with a professional team that aims to follow your product specification to the letter while delivering right on time, we are here to make all your troubles of getting the right and genuine ginger exporters in Nigeria a history while establishing a long-term contract with you that is favorable to both companies.
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