Ginger import statistic

Although China is one of the main ginger producers in the world, it is also a major importer, as a result of high domestic consumption. In 2000, 236,040 tons of ginger were imported into China, valued at 3.5 million baht. In the same year, Thailand imported 18,767 tons, worth 391,903 baht. Total global ginger imports in 2000 were 254,845 tons, valued at 3.9 million baht. In 2001, the world import volume of ginger increased slightly to 472,742 tons and the value increased to 7.3 million baht. China remained the biggest importer in 2001, buying about 472,470 tons, valued at 7.2 million baht. From January to July 2002, total world ginger imports were 13,908 tons, worth 123,684 baht. However, there have been no reports China’s imports yet.

Country	January - December 2000		January - December 2001		January - July 2002
	Quantity	CIF Value (Baht)	Quantity	CIF Value (Baht)	Quantity	CIF Value (Baht)
China	236,040	3,519,896	472,470	7,244,636
Thailand	18,767	391,903
United States	38	58134
Australia			25	2925
India			2	609
Lao Republic			200	800	620	5,272
United States			45	81,412	38	66,715
Myanmar					13,250	51,675
Grand Total	254,845	3,969,933	472,742	7,331,826	13,908	123,684

Source: The Customs Department

References
- Thai Customs Department
- FAO database (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives
- www.spizes.com