Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Peru is a major producer and exporter of ginger (kion), with production concentrated in Junín (notably Chanchamayo and Satipo). MIDAGRI reports strong export orientation (including a large organic segment) alongside a material supply-disruption risk from bacterial wilt detected in Junín ginger fields in 2024.
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter
Domestic RoleExport-oriented cash crop concentrated in Junín; domestic market role not quantified in the cited sources
Market GrowthGrowing (recent 5-year export trend referenced by MIDAGRI (through 2023))export growth with a record export year reported for 2023
SeasonalityReported as available year-round, with no single harvest season emphasized in official export-promotion communications.
Specification
Physical Attributes- SENASA export inspections emphasize absence of pests and soil residues (a potential carrier of pathogens) and check appearance/condition before certification.
Packaging- SENASA export inspections include checks on packaging quality (first-use packaging) and labeling as part of phytosanitary certification workflows.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Junín production zones → post-harvest cleaning/sorting → drying to commercial form → packing/labeling → SENASA inspection/certification for export consignments → export dispatch
Risks
Phytosanitary Disease HighBacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum was reported in 2024 in Junín ginger fields (Chanchamayo and Satipo), with EPPO citing an estimated average yield loss of ~30% in Junín—an acute supply-continuity threat because Junín is the dominant production zone.Prioritize suppliers with documented field sanitation and disease monitoring, segregate lots by farm/zone, and diversify sourcing beyond single districts within Junín where feasible.
Sustainability MediumMIDAGRI flags pressure on forest areas associated with ginger cultivation in Junín, which can trigger customer sustainability scrutiny or exclusion in deforestation-sensitive procurement programs.Request geolocation and land-use documentation from suppliers and implement deforestation-risk screening aligned with buyer requirements.
Documentation Compliance MediumPeru import clearance combines SUNAT customs documentation with product-dependent competent authority requirements (SENASA for plant products; DIGESA for certain food presentations). Gaps or misclassification can cause holds and delays.Align HS/NANDINA classification, label set, and authority pathway (SENASA/DIGESA) before shipment; use a pre-clearance checklist keyed to the product’s presentation and risk category.
Sustainability- Deforestation/land-use pressure: MIDAGRI notes ginger’s high nutrient demand and associated pressure on forest areas in Junín, creating a sustainability-screening risk for buyers with deforestation policies.
Standards- Organic certification (export-channel requirement reported by MIDAGRI)
- GLOBALG.A.P. (reported by MIDAGRI for producer organizations)
FAQ
Where is Peru’s ginger (kion) production concentrated?Official export-promotion communications identify Junín as the main production region, with Chanchamayo and Satipo highlighted as core provinces and districts such as Pichanaqui, San Martín de Pangoa, and Mazamari frequently cited.
What is the most critical near-term supply risk for Peruvian ginger from Junín?EPPO reports bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum affecting ginger fields in Junín in 2024, with reported yield losses in the region—this can materially reduce exportable supply from Peru’s dominant production area.
What documents are commonly needed to import dried ginger into Peru?Peru’s customs authority (SUNAT) typically requires a DAM, commercial invoice, transport document (airway bill or bill of lading), packing list, and insurance documentation as applicable. Depending on presentation and regulatory pathway, imports may also require SENASA phytosanitary permitting (PFI) for plant products and, where applicable, DIGESA sanitary documentation for food presentations.