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Indian Ginger

Fresh, dried and powdered Indian ginger from Karnataka, Kerala and Northeast India. Premium Indian ginger — fresh (cold chain), dried, and powder. Karnataka, Kerala and Northeast sourcing. Tested for moisture, pungency (gingerol), and pesticide residues.

Fresh Ginger · Dried & PowderYear-RoundHS 09101110
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Indian Ginger
The category

Why Indian ginger for export

India is the world's second-largest producer of ginger, behind only China. The Northeast — particularly Meghalaya and Sikkim — produces premium hill-grown ginger with distinctive aroma and high gingerol content. Karnataka and Kerala dominate volume production for export.

Ginger ships in three primary forms: fresh (cold-chain, 30-day shelf life, primarily Gulf and Asian markets); dried (whole or split, long shelf life, lower freight cost); and powder (ground at FSSAI-licensed facilities, retail-ready).

ZoeM aggregates from cooperative networks across Karnataka and Northeast India. Pre-shipment testing covers moisture, gingerol % (pungency marker), foreign matter, and pesticide residues. Cold chain for fresh ginger from packhouse to port.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Cold-chain export

Fresh Ginger

Whole hand-picked fresh ginger rhizomes, cleaned and graded. Cold chain mandatory.

  • Weight per piece 50–300g (hand grading)
  • Moisture 85–88%
  • Shelf life 30–45 days at 12–14°C
  • Best for Wholesale, restaurant supply, food service
  • Top markets UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Ambient shipment

Dried & Powder

Sun-dried whole / split / sliced ginger; ground powder available. Longer shelf life, lower freight cost.

  • Moisture (dried) <10%
  • Gingerol 1.5–3.0% (varies)
  • Forms Whole, split, sliced, powder (40/60/80 mesh)
  • Shelf life 18–24 months ambient dry
  • Best for Spice processors, retail brands, supplements
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Karnataka · Kerala · Northeast India. Full sourcing footprint: Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh.

Season: Fresh harvest Oct–Mar; dried/powder available year-round.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code09101110 (Fresh) / 09101210 (Dried whole) / 09101220 (Powder)
Botanical NameZingiber officinale Roscoe
Origin StatesKarnataka, Kerala, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh
Forms AvailableFresh, dried whole, dried split, dried sliced, powder (40/60/80 mesh)
Moisture (fresh)85–88%
Moisture (dried)<10%
Gingerol (pungency)1.5–3.0%
Foreign matter<1% (dried)
Packaging (fresh)10kg / 20kg cartons; refrigerated
Packaging (dried)25kg PP bags; retail pouches
Container loading (fresh)Approx. 22–25 MT per 40' RFC HC
Container loading (dried)Approx. 20–22 MT per 40' container
Shipping portsCochin, Chennai, JNPT, Kolkata (NE supply)
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Fresh, dried, or powder — which?
Depends on use case and destination. Fresh ginger for short-haul wholesale/food service (Gulf, South Asia). Dried whole for long-haul, retail repacking. Powder for retail brands and supplement makers.
Does fresh ginger need refrigeration?
Yes. Fresh ginger ships in 40' refrigerated containers at 12–14°C. Without cold chain, shelf life drops dramatically and quality suffers.
What is the gingerol content?
Standard dried ginger tests 1.5–2.5% gingerol. Northeast premium (Sikkim, Meghalaya) can reach 3%+. Lab-tested.
Which Indian region produces the best ginger?
Northeast (Sikkim, Meghalaya) produces premium hill-grown ginger with high aroma and gingerol. Karnataka and Kerala produce reliable volume for mass export.
Can you supply organic?
Yes, organic-certified ginger (especially from Sikkim — India's first fully organic state) available on dedicated orders. Premium pricing.
What mesh sizes for powder?
40, 60, 80 standard. Custom mesh on request for supplement / capsule applications.
What payment terms?
Standard 30% T/T advance + 70% against B/L, or 100% LC at sight.