Ginger production in Trinidad and Tobago
In 2024 Trinidad and Tobago produced 46 t of ginger, the 41st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 93%. The record was 802 t in 2016. Area harvested: 51 ha, yield 0.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 46 t
- World rank
- 41 of 43
- 10-year change
- −93%
- Record
- 802 t
- 2016
Ginger in Trinidad and Tobago, 1999–2024 (tonnes)
Trinidad and Tobago compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.9
- world 11.2 (−92%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.60
- 10-year change
- −93%
- world +112%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Grenada | 68 | 0.00% |
| 40 | French Polynesia | 62 | 0.00% |
| 41 | Trinidad and Tobago | 46 | 0.00% |
| 42 | Saint Lucia | 22 | 0.00% |
| 43 | Pakistan | 4 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of ginger
Share of the world total; Trinidad and Tobago is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | +318% | 51 | 0.90 |
| 2023 | 11 | −93% | 1 | 11.00 |
| 2022 | 161 | +1,050% | 27 | 5.96 |
| 2021 | 14 | +27% | 4 | 3.50 |
| 2020 | 11 | — | 17 | 0.65 |
| 2019 | 0 | −100% | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | +100% | 2 | 4.00 |
| 2017 | 4 | −100% | 3 | 1.33 |
| 2016 | 802 | +49% | 309 | 2.60 |
| 2015 | 540 | −20% | 286 | 1.89 |
| 2014 | 672 | +9.1% | 315 | 2.13 |
| 2013 | 616 | +20% | 396 | 1.56 |
| 2012 | 512 | +23% | 301 | 1.70 |
| 2011 | 417 | +10% | 292 | 1.43 |
| 2010 | 378 | +17% | 287 | 1.32 |
| 2009 | 324 | +13% | 262 | 1.24 |
| 2008 | 286 | +20% | 241 | 1.19 |
| 2007 | 239 | +28% | 225 | 1.06 |
| 2006 | 187 | +28% | 200 | 0.94 |
| 2005 | 146 | +54% | 180 | 0.81 |
| 2004 | 95 | +5.6% | 137 | 0.69 |
| 2003 | 90 | +3.4% | 133 | 0.68 |
| 2002 | 87 | −33% | 129 | 0.67 |
| 2001 | 129 | +821% | 194 | 0.66 |
| 2000 | 14 | −52% | 21 | 0.67 |
| 1999 | 29 | — | 44 | 0.66 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12 t USD 74,000
- Exporter rank
- 89 of 115
- Imports
- 287 t USD 661,000
- Importer rank
- 95 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago produced 46 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Trinidad and Tobago rank in the world for production of ginger?
Trinidad and Tobago ranked 41st of 43 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 47.7% of the world total.
How has the production of ginger in Trinidad and Tobago changed?
It fell by 93% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +112% for the world. The record was 802 t in 2016.
What is the yield of ginger in Trinidad and Tobago?
0.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (46 t from 51 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Trinidad and Tobago export or import ginger, raw?
In 2024 Trinidad and Tobago reported exports of 12 t (USD 74,000) and imports of 287 t (USD 661,000), 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.