How Nigerian Ginger Moves From Farm to Export
How Nigerian ginger moves through sourcing, processing, quality checks and export preparation.
Nigeria is the world's third-largest exporter of dried ginger, and Kaduna State accounts for over 70-80% of national production. K-CAP GLOBAL LTD sources fresh ginger directly from farming communities in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Gombe, Benue and Niger States.
Production cycle
Planting typically runs from March to April, while harvesting takes place from November to February. Fresh ginger needs about 8 to 10 months to reach full maturity for drying.
Processing stages
Fresh rhizomes are washed, split lengthwise, dried, then graded and sorted. Sun drying takes 7-14 days depending on weather, while mechanical drying can reach the target 10-12% moisture content in 4-5 hours.
Quality specifications
The documented ginger specification is maximum 12% moisture, ideal below 10%; maximum 8% ash; maximum 2% acid insoluble ash; minimum 1.5 ml/100g volatile oil; and clean, split, well-dried appearance.
Packaging and export terms
The ginger section lists dried split ginger, dried whole ginger and fresh ginger, packed in 25 kg or 50 kg polypropylene or jute bags. Minimum order is one 20ft container, 12-14 metric tonnes, with FOB Lagos Port and CIF available.
Quality Standards Named for K-CAP GLOBAL LTD Exports
An overview of company registrations and quality requirements relevant to Nigerian agricultural exports.
Farm-to-Port Export Documentation for Nigerian Commodities
A concise buyer note on the export documentation and logistics items specifically named for K-CAP GLOBAL LTD.
Request a quote or product brief
Send quantity, destination port and target certification. K-CAP can confirm availability, documentation and next steps.