Ginger is a common spice used worldwide. It has a tropical flowering plant which is biennial or perennial in nature. The reed like ginger herb reaches a height of 3 feet. It’s cultivated by sowing small pieces of the rhizome weighing around 15g with at least one healthy bud in the soul rich in humus, 4-5cms below the soil. The plant is cultivated in the tropics and main producing countries include China, India, Nigeria and Peru. India is the largest producer of ginger at around 700,000 MT accounting for about 34.6% of the world production. Netcap in partnership with exporting enterprises in India, China and Nigeria and exports a total of about 500 MT of dried and fresh ginger monthly to its clients. Nigeria serves as a hub for quality ginger with 23% of its GDP coming from exportation of this produce. Netcap takes advantage of this huge market to supply its clients around the globe with some of the best grown ginger in the West Africa. Also, Nigeria has one of the best competitive prices per ton of ginger compared to other producing and exporting countries. Specifications. Dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Rose, in pieces, irregular in shape, pale brown in colour. Fibrous content shall be characteristic of the variety with peel not entirely removed. Free from added colouring matter. Free from mould growth and living insects and practically free from dead insects, insect fragments and rodent contamination. Complies with restrictions in regard to Aflatoxins, Metallic Contaminants, Insecticide or Pesticide residue, poisonous metals, naturally occurring Contaminants, Microbial load and the like as specified by the Codex Alimentarius Commission or as per buyers requirements for Export purposes and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 for domestic trade. Specifications for export of Dry ginger Commodity: Dry ginger Origin: Ghana/Nigeria/China/India Outturn: Minimum 50 Lbs/80kg RCN. Quantity: 500 MTs + [Min. 500 MT and multiples]. Packaging: 25/50KG Jute bags Shipment: Tema Port/Lagos Port Inspection: Third party inspection at warehouse at Tema port before loading. Terms: Shipped Quality / Shipped Weight (certified by buyer’s representative in the warehouse) Shipper: At client’s discretion.
