World ginger production and consumption continues to increase with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% during 2016-2020. The export market is expected to reach 4.5 million tonnes by 2026, largely due to increasing health awareness and rising incomes.

Most Tanzanian ginger (80%) is sold fresh on the domestic market. Ginger exports are still very low (<50 tonnes per year, dried product). Processing can be improved by slicing before drying.

Claimed health benefits of ginger: Ginger may be effective as a treatment for nausea, including morning sickness, and for coughs, colds, vomiting, food poisoning and arthritic pain. Other studies claim that it may help with weight loss, osteoarthritis and chronic indigestion, and lower blood sugar, improve heart disease and boost immunity.

Tanzania produces whole, fresh ginger, in pieces and ground (powdered).