Ginger

In 2025, ginger export Vietnam’s continued stable growth. Traditional markets such as China, Korea, Japan, the EU and the Middle East still maintain high demand for fresh ginger for export. Vietnamese ginger is highly valued for its strong flavor, high essential oil content and diverse species. In particular, the trend of consuming clean food and medicinal ingredients is opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses.

Popular ginger varieties for export

Depending on the market, the following ginger varieties for export are often preferred:

• Buffalo ginger: Large tubers, low in fiber, mildly spicy, high yield – suitable for food processing.
  
  • Average export price: about 1,800 – 2,000 USD/ton (equivalent to 0.6 – 0.8 USD/kg) for fresh goods.
    
  • This type is often purchased in large quantities by China and other Asian markets because it is easy to process.

Buffalo ginger

• Ginger: Small, spicy, aromatic root – popular in Korea and Japan.
  
  • Export price: taller than buffalo ginger, about 2,200 – 2,500 USD/ton (0,9 – 1,2 USD/kg).
    
  • Due to its strong flavor and high essential oil content, it is widely used in the preparation of spices and medicinal herbs.

Ginger

• Red ginger: Old tuber, contains a lot of essential oil – used as medicine, cosmetics and essential oil processing.
  
  • Export price: about 2,300 – 2,600 USD/ton, especially if organically certified, can be up to 2,800 USD/ton.
    
  • Main markets: EU and North America, where there is high demand for clean medicinal herbs.
    
• White ginger: Less spicy, light color – for cooking in markets that prefer mild flavors (e.g. Europe).
  
  • Export price: fluctuate 1,900 – 2,100 USD/ton.
    
  • Often exported to markets that require beautiful appearance, bright color, and low fiber.
    
• Wild ginger: Wild, strong flavor, high value – often exported organically.
  
  • Export price: highest of all, about 2,800 – 3,200 USD/ton.
    
  • TMain markets: US, EU and Middle East, where there is high demand for organic agricultural products.

Wild ginger

Output & Export Value Context

According to statistics, in 2023 Vietnam will export nearly 35,000 tons of ginger and other spices, reaching a turnover of about 49.3 million USD. The average FOB price of Vietnamese ginger in 2023 is1,931 USD/ton, by 2024 it will increase to about 2,067 USD/ton.

Thanks to the diversity of ginger varieties and the ability to meet GAP/organic standards, Vietnamese ginger has strong potential for expansion in the markets of Japan, Korea, EU and the Middle East.

Ginger purchasing process for export

Purchase ginger for export is a key step in the supply chain. A professional process typically includes:

1. Identify standard growing areas: Includes growing area code, no chemical residue.
   
2. Schedule your harvest at the right time: Mature tubers, rich in oil, free from pests and diseases.
   
3. On-site processing and classification: Clean, grade by size and quality.
   
4. Residue and microbiological testing: Before transporting to the processing plant.
   
5. Store at the correct temperature: Fresh ginger requires 7–10°C, humidity 85–90%.
   
6. Packaging according to market requirements: Including mesh bags, carton boxes, vacuum,…

Enterprises should build linkage areas to proactively source supplies instead of depending entirely on the free market.

Procedures and requirements when exporting fresh ginger

When performing fresh ginger export, businesses need to prepare documents and comply with strict procedures:

• Growing area & packing facility code(according to market demand).
  
• Phytosanitary Certificate from the Plant Protection Department.
  
• Quality control: Residues of pesticides, microorganisms, molds,…
  
• Standard certification: HACCP, ISO 22000, if required.
  
• Contract, invoice, CO, customs declaration.

In particular, the label must fully state information about the product name, origin, packaging date, expiry date and manufacturing facility in the correct language of the export market.

Procedures and requirements when exporting fresh ginger

Important notes to avoid risks in ginger export

To operate ginger export to ensure safety and efficiency, businesses should note the following points:

• Do not be subjective with quarantine requirements: One mistake can cause the entire shipment to be returned.
  
• Uneven quality: Must check closely each batch, especially with large quantity orders.
  
• Poor maintenance: Is a common cause of ginger spoilage during shipping.
  
• Labels lack information: May be held at the border, taking time to process.
  

Should coordinate with reputable logistics units with experience in ginger export to ensure the entire process is closed and on time.

Main markets of Viot Minh Trang ginger

Viot Minh Trang is one of the pioneers in the field ginger purchase for export and distribution fresh ginger for export to the international market. The company’s advantages include:

• Proactive raw material area of ​​more than 3,000 hectares in Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Hoa Binh, Son La.
  
• Strict quality control system, according to ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP standards.
  
• Modern factoryProcessing fresh ginger, dried ginger, ginger powder according to OEM/ODM requirements.
  

Currently, the main markets that Viot Minh Trang supplies include:

• Japan: Prefer clean packaged ginger.
  
• Korea:High demand for organic ginger and fresh ginger for food.
  
• EU: Requires clean ginger, low residue, organic certification.
  
• China: Fresh ginger exported in large quantity, competitive price.
  
• North America & Middle East: Dried ginger, ginger powder in bags.

Main markets of Viot Minh Trang ginger

With the orientation of sustainable development, Viot Minh Trang’s ginger products not only meet the quality requirements but also match the global green – clean consumption trend. Viot Minh Trang – the leading prestigious ginger exporter in Vietnam – is always committed to providing international customers with fresh ginger for export and processed ginger that meets international standards, strictly controlled from the raw material area to the packaging stage. Thanks to the advantage of proactive raw material area, modern processing technology and international certification system, Viot Minh Trang not only ensures stability in quality and quantity but also offers competitive and transparent prices, meeting the requirements of each import market.