Nigeria is the third-largest exporter of ginger in the world, having a comparative advantage over China and India. Ginger is a commodity that is highly valued in international markets for its aroma, pungency and high oil and aloe resin content. Most of the dried ginger that is available for international trade is simply sun-dried over a few days, but artificial drying is also used in areas lacking a defined dry season to coincide with the harvest.

Ginger is a common herb that has a familiar, tangy taste and aroma with an important role in healthy living. It is often dried or powdered and also used as a spice in cooking and baking. Dried ginger is usually presented in a split or sliced form thus the name. Splitting is preferred as it helps maintain its flavour.

Nigerian Ginger is highly valued in the international market as it contains medicinal qualities that help to resolve health challenges. Our ginger is sun-dried over a few days (Food Grade) before exportation. The rhizome is dried to between 10 and 12 per cent moisture content and presented in a split or sliced form.