Ginger production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 5,327 t of ginger, the 21st largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 490 ha, yield 10.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 5,327 t
- World rank
- 21 of 43
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 5,327 t
- 2024
Ginger in Australia, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.9
- world 11.2 (−2.6%)
- kg per person
- 0.20
- world 0.60
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ethiopia | 9,792 | 0.20% |
| 20 | Côte d'Ivoire | 6,894 | 0.14% |
| 21 | Australia | 5,327 | 0.11% |
| 22 | Tanzania | 4,191 | 0.09% |
| 23 | Costa Rica | 3,888 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of ginger
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,327 | +8.2% | 490 | 10.87 |
| 2023 | 4,922 | +9.5% | 450 | 10.94 |
| 2022 | 4,495 | −13% | 410 | 10.96 |
| 2021 | 5,184 | — | 480 | 10.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 172 t USD 829,000
- Exporter rank
- 50 of 115
- Imports
- 978 t USD 3.7 m
- Importer rank
- 65 of 171
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of ginger in Australia?
Australia produced 5,327 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of ginger?
Australia ranked 21st of 43 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 47.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of ginger in Australia?
10.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,327 t from 490 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import ginger, raw?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 172 t (USD 829,000) and imports of 978 t (USD 3.7 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.