West and Central Asian countries favor Vietnamese ginger and turmeric, exports in 2023 reached more than 1,200 billion VND

According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association, in 2023, Vietnam exported 34,976 tons of ginger, turmeric and some other spices. Total export turnover of ginger and turmeric reached 49.3 million USD, compared to the same period in 2022, the export volume increased sharply by 222.4%. In particular, China is the leading market for purchasing ginger and turmeric roots from our country, reaching 10,271 tons, a sharp increase of 437.2% over the same period in 2022 and accounting for 29.4% of the ginger and turmeric export market share. of Vietnam. Besides, the Bangladesh market accounted for 18.8% reaching 6,585 tons, an increase of 100%; India accounted for 12.6% reaching 4,394 tons, an increase of 49.9%; Laos accounted for 8.4% reaching 2,927 tons, an increase of 2,401.7%; United States: accounting for 4.3% reaching 1,498 tons, up 33.0%... There are currently 30 member businesses of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) participating in exporting ginger and turmeric, ...