Nigerian ginger export
Export Grade · High Oleoresin

Nigerian Ginger

Finest Dry & Split, Export Grade

Punchy aroma, high oleoresin content. Sourced from Nigeria's premier ginger belt in Kaduna and Nasarawa.

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Product Overview

Nigeria is the world's largest producer of ginger, and Nigerian ginger is globally recognised for its exceptionally high oleoresin and essential oil content — qualities that make it the preferred choice for food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and oleoresin processors worldwide.

Our ginger is sourced from Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Benue states — Nigeria's ginger heartland — where the combination of highland climate, rich volcanic soil, and traditional farming methods produces a rhizome with a distinctively bold, pungent flavour profile that consistently outperforms other origins.

We supply ginger in three primary forms: Whole Dry Ginger, Split Ginger, and Ginger Powder, allowing us to serve buyers across different processing requirements and end uses.

Specifications

ParameterWhole DrySplit GingerGinger Powder
Moisture Content≤ 10%≤ 10%≤ 12%
Total Ash≤ 8%≤ 8%≤ 8%
Volatile Oil Content≥ 1.5%≥ 1.5%≥ 1.2%
Oleoresin Content4–7%4–7%4–6%
Extraneous Matter≤ 0.5%≤ 0.5%Nil
Mould & Damaged≤ 3%≤ 2%Nil
AflatoxinWithin EU/CodexWithin EU/CodexWithin EU/Codex

Packaging & Loading

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Whole/Split

50kg jute or PP bags

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Powder

25kg kraft paper bags

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Capacity

±16 MT (20ft) / ±26 MT (40ft)

Fumigation certificate provided on request. Custom packaging available.

Quality Assurance

Every batch is tested for moisture, volatile oil content, oleoresin level, and aflatoxin before export. We provide a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each consignment and welcome third-party inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas.

A Note on Nigerian Ginger's Global Standing

"Nigerian ginger consistently commands a premium in international spice markets. Buyers specifically seek it out for oleoresin extraction because no other origin matches its yield consistency. When your manufacturing process depends on a predictable flavour output, Nigerian ginger is the specification — not the compromise."

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