Dried & Fresh Ginger
Nigerian split and whole ginger, cleaned and graded to European Spice Association standards.
- Packaging
- 25 kg polypropylene bags / 50 kg polypropylene or jute bags
- MOQ
- 1 x 20ft container (12-14 metric tonnes)
- Incoterms
- FOB Lagos Port / CIF available
- Grade
- Dried Split, Dried Whole, Fresh
Nigeria is the world's third-largest exporter of dried ginger, with Kaduna State accounting for 70–80% of national production.
K-CAP GLOBAL LTD sources fresh ginger directly from farming communities in Nigeria's primary ginger belt and supplies dried split, dried whole and fresh ginger.
Where the product comes from.
- Kaduna StateKachia, Jaba and Kagarko LGAs — primary ginger belt
- Nasarawa State
- Gombe State
- Benue State
- Niger State
Key numbers and cycle.
| Planting window | March – April |
|---|---|
| Harvest window | November – February |
| Maturity for drying | 8 – 10 months |
Stages before container loading.
- Step 01Washing & cleaning
Wet cleaning to remove field soil and foreign matter before splitting.
- Step 02Longitudinal splitting
Rhizomes split lengthwise to accelerate drying and preserve oil content.
- Step 03Sun drying
7–14 days under controlled sun exposure depending on weather and moisture load.
- Step 04Mechanical drying
Finish-dry to 10–12% moisture in 4–5 hours for consistent batches year-round.
- Step 05Grading & sorting
Color, size and defect grading against ESA reference standards.
Lot-tested against buyer contract.
| Moisture content | ≤ 12% (target < 10%) |
|---|---|
| Total ash | ≤ 8% |
| Acid insoluble ash | ≤ 2% |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 1.5 ml / 100 g |
| Appearance | Clean, split, uniformly dried |
Certification and pricing tiers.
| Organic dried ginger (premium) | USD 2,500 – 3,000 / MT |
|---|---|
| GLOBALG.A.P. certified | USD 1,100 – 1,500 / MT |
Founder-backed product terms.
- Grade
- Dried Split, Dried Whole, Fresh
- Packaging
- 25 kg polypropylene bags, 50 kg polypropylene or jute bags
- MOQ
- 1 x 20ft container (12-14 metric tonnes)
- Incoterms
- FOB Lagos Port / CIF available
Markets named in the founder source.
- USA
- UK
- Germany
- Netherlands
- India
- UAE
- Japan
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
Common procurement questions.
What is the minimum order quantity for Nigerian dried ginger?+
One 20ft container, typically 12-14 metric tonnes according to the founder source.
Which ginger forms are listed for export?+
The founder source lists dried split ginger, dried whole ginger and fresh ginger.
What moisture range is documented?+
The quality table lists maximum 12% moisture, with an ideal target below 10%.
Request a quote or product brief
Send quantity, destination port and target certification. K-CAP can confirm availability, documentation and next steps.