Commodity 1Ginger
For Industrial and Commercial Uses
Our Naturally Grown Ginger
Nigeria is a major producer and exporter of ginger worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Nigeria is the fourth largest ginger-producing country, producing about 1,689,089 tons of ginger in 2020 — representing 14% of world production. Commodity 1 provides you with the best quality ginger from Nigeria. Nigerian ginger stands out for its unique aroma, spiciness, taste, and quality, with premium markets in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Aroma | Strong, pungent aroma often described as spicy or hot |
| Pungency | High pungency — a measure of how hot or spicy it is |
| Oil content | High oil content, responsible for its aroma and pungency |
| Taste | Strong, spicy flavor often described as earthy or peppery |
| Quality | High quality due to fertile soil, ideal climate, and modern processing methods |
| Demand | In high demand around the world |
| Uses | Used in a variety of dishes and beverages, and in traditional medicine |
The chemical analysis of Nigerian ginger shows it has a comparatively higher content of volatile oils and oleoresin, giving it greater health benefits.
| Constituent | Description |
|---|---|
| Volatile oils | Responsible for aroma and flavor; contain zingiberene, shogaol, and gingerol |
| Oleoresin | A resinous extract containing the same volatile oils plus gingerpicrin and capsaicin |
Packaging & Delivery — Fresh Ginger
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Fresh, whole |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 20 ft |
| Quantity | 25–125 MT per month |
| Lead time | 30 days |
| Availability | Fresh ginger available between September and March |
Packaging & Delivery — Dried Ginger
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Dried, split, sliced |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 20 ft |
| Quantity | 25–125 MT per month |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Naturally Grown, and Hence Healthy
We grow ginger naturally, without harmful chemicals like pesticides or fungicides. Pesticide use in food cultivation carries real risks to human health — short-term exposure can cause skin and eye irritation and respiratory problems, while long-term exposure has been linked to cancer, birth defects, and reproductive and neurological issues. Regular ginger cultivation typically uses a range of pesticides and fungicides (carbamates, organophosphates, pyrethroids, insect growth regulators), all with harmful potential impacts on human health.
Fresh Ginger, September Through March
Our ginger is grown under natural conditions, pesticide-free, in the best fertile soil, and harvested at the peak of freshness. We guarantee the best quality at the most competitive prices.
Sun-Dried Split Ginger, Year-Round
We sun-dry ginger conventionally: mature, blemish-free ginger is selected, washed, peeled, and sliced into thin rounds or strips, then spread out in the sun and turned regularly for 7–14 days until completely dry. This process preserves the flavor and nutritional value of fresh ginger while making it easy to store and use.
Health Benefits
| Bioactive Compound | Health Benefit |
|---|---|
| Gingerols | Reduces nausea and pain, improves digestion, boosts immunity and heart health |
| Shogaols | Reduces nausea and pain, improves digestion, boosts immunity and heart health |
| Zingerone | Improves circulation, boosts the immune system |
| Volatile oils | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial |
| Polysaccharides | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting |
| Minerals | Potassium, magnesium, zinc |
| Vitamins | Vitamins C and B6 |