Demand for Indian ginger surges ahead of Ramadan

摘要

A COMFORTABLE stock position and low demand have combined to keep turmeric prices subdued, but ginger prices are on an upswing and exports of the spice to West Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, ahead of the Ramadan month, have increased substantially.Saudi Arabia is the major market for Indian ginger; and exports to that country have shot up by 48.5% in 2006-07 to 930 tonnes, from 630 tonnes in 2005-06. The Saudis prefer Indian ginger, and are willing to pay a premium for it.