Peruvian ginger harvest could fall 30% this year

Published Aug 10, 2024

Tridge summary

Peru is experiencing a ginger shortage due to a bacterial disease that has caused a 30% crop loss and reduced acreage, leading to a significant decrease in production. This has resulted in a prolonged shortage since the end of the previous season in January, with the new season not starting until June or July. To extend the season and meet demand, ginger was initially shipped by air, then switched to sea freight. However, the market has seen competition from China and Brazil, which have been supplying price-friendly ginger. Additionally, the industry faces issues with irregular companies shipping lower quality ginger, and Nelson Vidaurre of Añawi is encouraging buyers to investigate the companies they source from to combat this issue.

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(Agraria.pe) Peru is facing another ginger shortage. Last year, production volumes fell as a result of reduced acreage. This year, the low supply appears to be caused by a bacterial disease that affects the quality of the product and is estimated to lead to a 30% crop loss. The previous season ended in January, and as the new season usually doesn't start until June or July, the market faced a ginger shortage that lasted several months. "When the new season started, everyone was eager to start shipping and meet the needs of their customers," says Nelson Vidaurre of Añawi. As a result, the season started early. As ginger was still fragile at the beginning of the season, it was shipped by air for the first month, before switching to sea freight at the end of June. Slight lengthening of the season"Overall, the season got off to a good start," says Vidaurre. Demand has since slowed down a bit, as summer is usually a slower time for ginger. In addition, China and Brazil are now also in ...

Source: Agraria