Laiwu city in Shandong province, China, has emerged as a significant contributor to the global ginger market, leveraging nearly 2,000 years of cultivation history and modern smart planting technologies. The city is home to 156 ginger varieties and more than 900 processing companies, utilizing smart greenhouses to enhance efficiency and reduce labor needs. Laiwu's ginger, including over 130 types, is exported to over 100 countries, with last year's exports totaling 114,200 tons and generating around 190 million US dollars. Dominating the global ginger industry, Laiwu produces approximately 70 percent of the world's ginger slices, underscoring its pivotal role in the market.