Ginger programme

Zingiber officinale

Dried split ginger and whole rhizomes from Nigeria, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

Dried split and whole ginger sourced for extract manufacturers, spice blenders, and ingredient distributors.

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Named origins, documented grades, one working desk.

Programme overview

Our ginger programme focuses on dried split ginger and whole rhizomes. Nigeria is the dominant volume origin; Uganda and Ethiopia provide complementary supply with distinct oleoresin profiles for extract buyers.

Buyers include essential-oil and oleoresin extractors, spice blenders, beverage formulators, and ingredient distributors. Lots are tested for oleoresin content, moisture, and microbial compliance before export.

Same rhythm as every other crop — only the calendar and the grading language change.

Operating notes

  • Contracts specify oleoresin content bands for extractor buyers.
  • Drying and grading done at supervised origin facilities before export.
  • Programme supports both dried split and whole rhizome forms.

Origins

Where the ginger comes from.
Named lanes, not abstract map pins.

Each origin is an active sourcing lane with named suppliers, grading discipline, and documented export readiness.

Nigeria

Kaduna (Southern Kaduna)

Largest African origin; strong oleoresin profile.

Uganda

Luwero and Kapchorwa

Complementary supply window and distinct flavour profile.

Ethiopia

Sidama

Selective volumes for speciality buyers.

Harvest window

  • Nigeria main: September to January
  • Uganda: October to March

Price drivers

  • Oleoresin content and grade
  • Chinese and Indian supply cycles
  • Origin drying capacity and weather
  • Freight on moderate-density cargo

The map is a handshake, not a pin.

Grading & load

How the lot is specified,
how it rides the vessel.

Grading & quality

  • Dried split (bleached / unbleached)
  • Whole dried rhizome
  • Powdered ginger (on request)

Moisture

10.0% – 12.0% max

Packing & load

  • Polypropylene bag — 50 kgInner liner for moisture control
  • FIBC — 1 MTBulk for extractors

Container fit

14 – 18 MT per 20ft container

A grade is a promise, enforced by the independent surveyor.

Where it lands

The buyers on the other end.
The ports that receive them.

Primary buyers

  • Essential-oil and oleoresin extractors
  • Spice blenders and seasoning houses
  • Beverage and functional-drink formulators
  • Ingredient distributors

Destination markets

HamburgRotterdamNew YorkMumbaiQingdaoJebel Ali

Incoterms

FOBCFRCIF

A real port, a real buyer, a real document pack.

Documentation & compliance

The paperwork
a buyer can pick up and trust.

Documents issued

  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Quality Certificate (oleoresin, moisture, microbial)
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice and Packing List

Certifications supported

  • Organic (EU / NOP)
  • BRC / ISO 22000
  • Fairtrade (selective)

Quality checks

  • Oleoresin content test against contractual band
  • Microbial and aflatoxin screen for food-grade buyers
  • Moisture verification at warehouse

Evidence, not claims.

Next step

Share a spec.
We come back with origin, price, and paperwork.

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