What Region of The Country is Myanmar Ginger Produced?

There are over 15,000 acres of ginger cultivation in Myanmar. Shan State is the main producer of ginger with over 12,000 acres, followed by Chin State (over 2,400 acres), according to the statistics provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation. The major production area is Southern Shan State where about 90 % contributes to national production along with its annual average production of 60,000 metric tons. Kalaw, Aung Ban and Hopong townships are the major ginger-growing areas in Southern Shan State. In these areas, ginger is grown as a major cash crop by the smallholder farmers by rotation with upland rice and other crops.

The other ginger-growing areas are Pinlaung, Pindaya, Taunggyi and less grown in Chin State, Mandalay Region and Ayeyawady Region.

Source: Winrock International, 2016