Indicative Pricing
Dried Ginger Prices
FOB Lagos, Nigeria · Updated March 2026
Dried Ginger Price Table (USD FOB)
| Grade | Price Range (FOB) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Split Dried | $2,000 - $3,000 | per MT |
| Whole Dried | $2,200 - $3,200 | per MT |
| Ginger Powder | $2,500 - $3,500 | per MT |
| Organic | $3,000 - $4,500 | per MT |
All prices in USD, FOB Lagos, Nigeria. Updated March 2026.
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and vary by volume, grade, season, and Incoterms. Contact us for a firm quote tailored to your specific requirements.
What Drives Dried Ginger Prices
Nigerian dried ginger is known for its high oleoresin and gingerol content, making it particularly valued by the spice extraction and flavoring industries. Prices are driven by the annual harvest in Nigeria (the leading African producer) and competition from Chinese and Indian ginger.
Global demand from food processing, beverage manufacturing (ginger beer, ginger ale), and the health/wellness sector supports pricing. The growing use of ginger in functional beverages and supplements has added demand.
Weather during the growing season (April-October) affects yields. Nigerian ginger faces quality challenges around pesticide residues and aflatoxin, and product that passes EU MRL (Maximum Residue Level) testing commands significant premiums.
Seasonal Pricing Pattern
The Nigerian ginger harvest runs from November to January. Fresh ginger prices peak in September-October before harvest. Dried ginger prices are lowest in January-March when processing of the new crop is complete. Prices rise through the year as stocks diminish. For dried ginger, the best buying window is Q1, shortly after the harvest and drying season.
Recent Price Trend
Ginger prices moderated in late 2025 after the post-COVID spike, but remain above pre-2020 levels. Nigerian ginger continues to find strong demand in Europe for oleoresin extraction due to its higher gingerol content compared to Chinese ginger.
Quick Facts
- Currency
- USD
- Origin Port
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Grades Available
- 4 grades
- Last Updated
- March 2026
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