India Ginger Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: India Ginger Market (2025-30):

The India Ginger Market size is valued at around USD 126.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 176.14 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.70% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The India Ginger Market is significantly growing due to several growth factors, including the high local cultivation & production of ginger in the country, the rising support by the Indian government, the increasing demand from the cosmetics sector, the growing infusion of ginger in nutraceutical products, the adoption of ginger-based beverages, and many more.

One of the most prominent growth factors is the rising incorporation of ginger extracts in nutraceutical products, such as dietary supplements. For instance, in 2024, Ancient Nutra introduced a ginger-based capsule to improve digestive health, while Jeeva Organic introduced a black ginger extract powder to enhance overall health and wellness.

Additionally, the active support by the Indian government through policies and incentives, such as the State Horticulture Mission (Kerala), Ginger Farming Subsidy (Punjab), Spice Crop Subsidy Scheme (Bihar), etc., offers a potential market to this market. Also, the rising infusion of healthy extracts, including ginger extracts, in cosmetics and personal care products, is augmenting the market size & volume. Products like Yahvi Ginger Face Serum, Soulflower Handmade Lemon Ginger Soap, etc., have a high presence of healthy ginger extracts.

Moreover, the adoption of ginger-flavored drinks and beverages is transforming the market dynamics, as these are highly beneficial to improve gut health and immunity, and are effective in lesser durations, thus boosting the market growth. However, the post-harvest losses of the ginger produce due to the high severity of diseases and pests are hindering the market revenue growth.

India Ginger Market Scope:

India Ginger Market Driver:

Large-scale Domestic Production of Ginger – The market growth is driven by the high volume production of ginger in the country locally, which is boosting the ginger market in India. For instance, India accounts for more than 45% of the total global ginger production, which is more than 2 million tons. This is due to the presence of a large cultivable land area in India, dedicated to ginger production, and highly favorable climatic conditions in the country with adequate temperature ranges, moisture content, and fertile soil, especially in regions like Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Meghalaya, and many more. For instance, as per the Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (2025), India has about 193,200 hectares of land area specifically for ginger cultivation, showing high domestic production in the country. 

Consequently, India has become one of the major exporting hubs for ginger globally and contributing to the market growth. For instance, India exported more than 53,000 tons of ginger worth around USD65 million to foreign countries like Bangladesh, the UAE, the UK, the US, etc. These factors have been substantially driving the revenue growth of the Indian Ginger Industry.

India Ginger Market Opportunity:

Government Support Opening New Doors – The rising support of the Indian government by drafting various policies and allocating significant funds & subsidies is offering lucrative growth opportunities in this market. The government is putting efforts to further increase the domestic production of ginger in other states, such as Mizoram, Bihar, Punjab, and many more, which currently have a small-scale production. For instance, the Spice Board of India (2025-26) launched a SPICED scheme to financially help the ginger-producing farmers, sellers, and exporters, especially in North East India. Similarly, the Bihar government (2025-26) launched a scheme called the Spice Crop Subsidy Scheme, which allocates about 50% subsidy for ginger-producing farmers.

Additionally, the Punjab government (2025-28) has launched a scheme called the Agricultural Transformation Plan in Potohar to increase ginger cultivation by offering a subsidy of about USD 40,000 per acre to ginger-cultivating farmers. These rising investments and encouragement by the Indian government are contributing to the potential market growth & expansion.

India Ginger Market Challenge:

Post-Harvest Losses & High Disease Risks – The lack of proper sanitization, cold chain storage, and strong supply chains leads to post-harvest losses of ginger in India, as ginger is a highly perishable crop, restraining the market growth. It leads to a 20-30% loss during transportation or storage of the crops. The market growth is further hindered by the frequent attacks of pests and insects on the ginger crops, leading to diseases, such as rhizome rot, bacterial wilt, and leaf spot, which ultimately degrade their quality and quantity.

For instance, in 2025, Karnataka witnessed a disease attack called the Pyricularia attack on the ginger food crops in Kodagu district, which decreased 30% crop yield. Similarly, a recurring disease called the soft rot disease generally affects about 30-40% of the total cultivation area of ginger in the Kalimpong (West Bengal) region, hindering the market growth & expansion.

India Ginger Market Trend:

Ginger-Flavored Beverages Gaining Traction – The adoption of ginger-based beverages such as ginger ale, ginger beer, ginger probiotic drink, etc., is gaining momentum in this market. The ginger-based drinks are easy to digest, consume, and have a high absorption rate of active metabolites like gingerols, with consistent doses as compared to other ginger-based food products.

Several key players in India, such as Gulabs, The Glenwalk, Umami Brew, and Mossant Fermentary, etc., have started actively manufacturing beverages infused with ginger extracts to improve overall human health. For instance, in 2024, the Glenwalk launched a zero-calorie ginger ale, a premium drink offered by the Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. Similarly, the Mossant Fermentary (2024) provides a clean-label tonic infused with ginger extracts. These kinds of product launches are positively transforming the Indian Ginger Industry.

India Ginger Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The India Ginger Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the national level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Product Type:

• Fresh Ginger
• Dried Ginger
• Ginger Pickle
• Ginger Oil
• Ginger Powder
• Crystalized Ginger
• Ginger Extracts (Oleoresin)
• Others

Out of these, fresh ginger is the leading product type in this market, accounting for more than 80% market share. This dominance is largely due to its extensive use in culinary applications, traditional remedies, and everyday household consumption. Fresh ginger is an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine, used in cooking, beverages, pickles, and condiments, making it a staple in both urban and rural households. Additionally, it supports the food processing industry, including ready-to-eat meals and beverages.

While processed forms such as dried ginger, ginger powder, ginger oil, and extracts serve niche industries like pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics, fresh ginger remains the primary and most consumed form, reflecting strong domestic demand, widespread cultivation, and availability across markets. Its accessibility and versatility reinforce its critical role in India’s ginger market, both for local consumption and export. For instance, in 2023, India exported more than 53,000 metric tons of fresh ginger to different countries like the UAE, the United States, Morocco, the UK, etc., thus contributing to the dominance of fresh ginger in this market.

Based on Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Wholesale/Direct Distribution
• Grocery Stores
• Specialty & Health Food Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Online Retail

Among these, the supermarkets and hypermarkets hold the largest market share of about 35%. The dominance is due to the widespread physical presence of these distribution channels in most parts of India. There are thousands of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the country, with a large number of stores within these. Such markets have a wider audience, consumer preference, trust, and customer loyalty to specific offline shops.

Additionally, these are the facilities that have a wider reach and accessibility even in rural and remote areas in the country. For instance, out of the total supermarkets and hypermarkets in India, around 10% of these are present in rural and remote areas. This has increased the accessibility and affordability of purchasing ginger from local markets, thus generating maximum market revenue. For instance, a famous branded supermarket called D-Mart has a strong rural expansion. Similarly, a few branches of Reliance Smart are also present in rural areas of India. All these factors are proving the dominance of Supermarkets/Hypermarkets in the Ginger Industry of India.

India Ginger Industry Recent Development:

• 2024: Synthite Industries Ltd. introduced a supercritical CO₂-extracted ginger oil, emphasizing its purity and culinary applications.

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