Raw Materials
Fresh Galangal
HS Code
091099
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Galangal market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 90 exporter companies and 84 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 126 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-15.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Galangal
Analyze 126 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Galangal.
Dried Galangal Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Galangal to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Galangal: China (+112.4%), Vietnam (+77.1%), Thailand (+70.4%).
Dried Galangal Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Dried Galangal country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Dried Galangal transaction unit prices: Laos (16.49 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (15.88 USD / kg), India (4.69 USD / kg), Thailand (4.32 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.94 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +2.6% | 55 | 2.00 USD / kg (136,677 kg) | 0.69 USD / kg (406,500 kg) | 1.16 USD / kg (3,616 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (97,500 kg) | - (-) | 4.69 USD / kg (48,762.5 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -11.0% | 33 | 0.82 USD / kg (57,681.001 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (96,481.5 kg) | 1.01 USD / kg (119,209.5 kg) | - (-) | 0.87 USD / kg (37,600 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (48,000 kg) | ||||||
| China | +112.4% | 7 | - (-) | 15.01 USD / kg (78 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.50 USD / kg (2,840 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | +70.4% | 10 | 9.65 USD / kg (409 kg) | 18.00 USD / kg (105 kg) | - (-) | 12.13 USD / kg (554 kg) | 6.39 USD / kg (304 kg) | 4.32 USD / kg (1,012 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +77.1% | 19 | 4.85 USD / kg (6,009 kg) | 3.59 USD / kg (7,165 kg) | 4.23 USD / kg (850 kg) | 1.80 USD / kg (203.4 kg) | - (-) | 1.94 USD / kg (2,620 kg) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 15.88 USD / kg (18.45 kg) | ||||||
| Laos | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 16.49 USD / kg (201 kg) |
Dried Galangal Global Supply Chain Coverage
174 companies
90 exporters and 84 importers are mapped for Dried Galangal.
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Dried Galangal Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
90 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Galangal. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Galangal Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Thailand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India, United States, South Korea
Supplying Products: Dried Galangal, Dried Zedoary Root, Turmeric Powder +3
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Taiwan
Supplying Products: Dried Galangal, Fresh Caper
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, United States
Supplying Products: Dried Galangal, Fresh Galangal, Galangal Powder +5
Dried Galangal Global Exporter Coverage
90 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Galangal supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Galangal (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Dried Galangal in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 49,750,751 kg | 170,516,959 USD |
| 2 | India | 88,244,364.579 kg | 140,856,609.306 USD |
| 3 | South Africa | 15,483,509.371 kg | 70,351,086.295 USD |
| 4 | United States | 7,075,583 kg | 37,319,227 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 7,491,698.419 kg | 31,602,108.179 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 4,258,263.819 kg | 30,407,853.288 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 5,611,603.244 kg | 28,623,325.047 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 14,335,846 kg | 25,415,450 USD |
| 9 | Thailand | 5,547,178.768 kg | 16,713,379.29 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 2,190,392.396 kg | 13,333,422 USD |
Dried Galangal Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Galangal Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
84 importer companies are mapped for Dried Galangal demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Galangal Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Sri Lanka
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Philippines
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: China, Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia
Global Importer Coverage
84 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Galangal.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Galangal (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Dried Galangal in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 29,524,605 kg | 127,135,289 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 13,638,162.278 kg | 58,364,055.304 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 2,661,681.028 kg | 31,424,509.612 USD |
| 4 | Turkiye | 17,561,376 kg | 30,392,587 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 5,880,760.782 kg | 30,336,237.054 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 5,672,195.933 kg | 30,076,335 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 8,158,000.981 kg | 29,312,431.226 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 10,937,108.45 kg | 28,454,269.905 USD |
| 9 | Sweden | 2,471,776.925 kg | 16,245,731.402 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 2,384,394 kg | 13,202,555.384 USD |
Dried Galangal Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupSpices and culinary herbs (dried rhizome spice)
Scientific NameAlpinia galanga (L.) Willd.
PerishabilityLow (when dried and kept dry); quality is sensitive to moisture uptake during storage and transport.
Growing Conditions
- Wet tropical to subtropical growing conditions; primarily cultivated in tropical Asia.
- Fertile, moist but well-drained soils; rhizomes perform poorly in waterlogged conditions.
Main VarietiesGreater galangal (Alpinia galanga), Lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum) (related 'galangal' type; potential substitute)
Consumption Forms
- Dried slices/chips for cooking and extraction
- Ground/powdered spice (higher authenticity and contamination-control scrutiny)
- Ingredient component in spice blends and prepared seasoning systems
Grading Factors
- Low moisture and absence of re-wetting damage
- Freedom from visible mould, pest damage, and off-odours
- Low foreign matter (soil, stones, plant debris, insects)
- Botanical identity integrity (avoid substitution among galangal-like rhizomes)
- Uniform slice size/thickness for dried chips where applicable
Planting to HarvestRhizomes for spice markets are commonly harvested about 3 months after planting for best quality; longer cycles are used for other end uses (e.g., essential oil or medicinal preparations) depending on production objectives.
Market
Dried galangal is a traded spice made from dried rhizomes of galangal plants in the ginger family, most commonly greater galangal (Alpinia galanga). Commercial supply is closely linked to tropical South and Southeast Asia where the plant is native and widely cultivated, and traded as dried slices/chips or milled powder for culinary and ingredient use. In customs statistics, galangal is typically not identified as its own line item and is often captured within HS heading 0910 (notably 'other spices' under 0910.99), limiting transparency on country-by-country trade shares specific to galangal. Market competitiveness is heavily shaped by post-harvest handling (washing, slicing, drying, storage) and by food-safety expectations for low-moisture foods, where pathogens such as Salmonella can persist and where poor drying/storage can elevate mould and mycotoxin risks.
Major Producing Countries
- ThailandWithin the native range of Alpinia galanga and a core cultivation base in Southeast Asia.
- IndonesiaWithin the native range of Alpinia galanga; commonly grown across the Indonesian archipelago.
- MalaysiaWithin the native range of Alpinia galanga; tropical growing conditions support cultivation.
- VietnamWithin the native range of Alpinia galanga; regional cultivation and use support supply.
- ChinaSouthern China is within the native range of Alpinia galanga; lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum) is also native to SE China to Vietnam.
- IndiaCultivated and reported as introduced in distribution references; also referenced in agronomy sources for harvesting and use.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandLikely export origin for dried galangal in international spice channels; product is commonly aggregated in HS 0910.99 ('other spices') rather than separately identified.
- IndonesiaLikely export origin for dried galangal (often marketed as lengkuas/laos); product is commonly aggregated in HS 0910.99 ('other spices').
- VietnamLikely regional supplier given cultivation within the species' native range; country rankings are not separately visible for galangal in standard HS 0910 reporting.
- ChinaPotential supplier for galangal-type rhizome spices from southern provinces; galangal is typically not separately reported in HS trade statistics.
Specification
Major VarietiesGreater galangal (Alpinia galanga), Lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum) (potential substitute/adulterant)
Physical Attributes
- Dried rhizome traded as slices/chips or powder; older rhizomes can become woody/fibrous if left too long before harvest.
- Dried material should be free of visible mould, pest damage, and excessive foreign matter; identity integrity is important due to substitution risk among galangal-like rhizomes.
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier primary packs (lined bags or sealed pouches) to prevent re-wetting in humid logistics.
- Bulk cartons or sacks with inner liners for dried slices/chips; powder commonly packed in sealed multilayer bags to limit moisture uptake and aroma loss.
ProcessingProcessing typically includes washing, trimming, slicing, drying (natural or mechanical), cleaning/grading, and optional milling to powder.Some supply chains apply microbial reduction treatments for spices intended for ready-to-eat applications or for products without a downstream lethality step.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest rhizomes -> washing/trimming -> slicing -> drying -> cleaning/grading -> (optional) microbial reduction treatment -> (optional) milling -> packaging -> export/import distribution -> (optional) blending into spice mixes or prepared ingredients
Demand Drivers
- Culinary demand as a rhizome spice in Southeast Asian food manufacturing and retail spice formats (whole/sliced and ground).
- Ingredient demand where galangal is used as a flavor component in dried mixes, pastes, and seasoning systems.
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical; humidity control is critical to prevent moisture uptake, mould growth, and quality loss in tropical-to-temperate shipping lanes.
Risks
Food Safety HighAs a low-moisture spice product, dried galangal can carry pathogens such as Salmonella that may not grow at low water activity but can remain viable for extended periods, creating recall, border rejection, and brand risk—especially when used in foods without a downstream lethality step.Use approved suppliers with documented GAP/GMP/GSP controls; apply validated microbial reduction treatment where needed; implement risk-based testing for Salmonella and robust prevention of cross-contamination.
Mycotoxins MediumInadequate drying, re-wetting during storage, or pest/mould damage in spices can increase the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination and trigger non-compliance with importer controls.Follow Codex-aligned good practices for drying and storage; prevent high humidity exposure; segregate and reject mouldy or pest-damaged lots; monitor mycotoxin risks where relevant.
Adulteration MediumGalangal supply chains face identity and adulteration risks (e.g., substitution with other rhizomes or mixing in ground form), which can undermine buyer specifications and lead to authenticity disputes.Specify botanical identity in contracts; require traceability and lot documentation; use authenticity checks (macroscopic/microscopic and, where warranted, chemical/DNA methods) for powders.
Regulatory Compliance MediumBecause galangal is typically reported under broad HS 0910 categories, importers may rely more heavily on documentation and inspection outcomes; shipments can be disrupted by findings related to contaminants, filth, or other non-compliances under spice-focused import controls.Maintain export-ready documentation (spec sheets, COA, traceability, hygiene controls) and align with destination-market contaminant and hygiene expectations for spices.
Sustainability
- Post-harvest drying and storage discipline is critical in humid tropical production zones to reduce spoilage losses and prevent mould growth associated with mycotoxin risk.
FAQ
How is dried galangal typically classified in international trade codes?Galangal is often not reported as a standalone customs line and may be captured within HS heading 0910 ('Ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices'), commonly under residual categories such as 0910.99 ('other spices'), depending on national tariff schedules.
What is the most critical global trade risk for dried galangal?Food safety is the most critical risk: dried spices are low-moisture foods where pathogens such as Salmonella can persist even if they do not grow, so contamination can lead to detentions, recalls, and loss of market access—especially when the spice is used in products without a downstream kill step.
Where is galangal most commonly grown and supplied from?Greater galangal (Alpinia galanga) is native across parts of South and Southeast Asia (including areas spanning southern China through mainland and insular Southeast Asia) and is widely cultivated in the region; this tropical cultivation base underpins most commercial supply.
Why do buyers worry about adulteration in dried galangal, especially powder?Powdered rhizomes are harder to visually authenticate and can be substituted or mixed with other similar rhizomes (including other 'galangal' species), so buyers often require stronger traceability and authenticity checks for ground forms than for whole or sliced dried material.
Dried Galangal Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Germany
India
China
France
Japan
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Turkiye
South Korea
South Africa
Hong Kong
United States
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