Ginger production in Panama
In 2024 Panama produced 2,700 t of ginger, the 27th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). The record was 5,820 t in 2021. Area harvested: 130 ha, yield 20.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,700 t
- World rank
- 27 of 43
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 5,820 t
- 2021
Ginger in Panama, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Panama compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.8
- world 11.2 (+86%)
- kg per person
- 0.60
- world 0.60
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Mexico | 2,830 | 0.06% |
| 26 | Mauritius | 2,763 | 0.06% |
| 27 | Panama | 2,700 | 0.06% |
| 28 | Dominican Republic | 1,515 | 0.03% |
| 29 | Uganda | 1,232 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of ginger
Share of the world total; Panama is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,700 | +3.8% | 130 | 20.77 |
| 2023 | 2,600 | +4.0% | 125 | 20.80 |
| 2022 | 2,500 | −57% | 120 | 20.83 |
| 2021 | 5,820 | +697% | 487 | 11.95 |
| 2020 | 730 | +265% | 55 | 13.27 |
| 2019 | 200 | — | 20 | 10.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7 t USD 15,000
- Exporter rank
- 98 of 115
- Imports
- 18 t USD 114,000
- Importer rank
- 141 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 Panama?
Panama produced 2,700 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Panama rank in the world for production of ginger?
Panama ranked 27th of 43 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 47.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of ginger in Panama?
20.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,700 t from 130 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Panama export or import ginger, raw?
In 2024 Panama reported exports of 7 t (USD 15,000) and imports of 18 t (USD 114,000), 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.