As the country with the highest ginger production and export volume globally, China's frozen ginger foreign trade ushered in a pivotal year for high-quality development in 2026. Leveraging a well-established industrial chain foundation, the release of policy dividends, and the upgrading of global consumer demand, China's frozen ginger foreign trade exhibited a positive trend characterized by both volume and price increases, structural optimization, and regional diversification. However, it also faced dual challenges posed by market competition and standard enhancement, progressing towards a new stage of industrial upgrading amidst opportunities and challenges.
The core highlight of China's frozen chopped ginger foreign trade in 2026 is the continuous expansion of the market scale and strong growth momentum. It is predicted that the annual export volume will reach 200,000 to 220,000 tons, and the export value will exceed 450 million US dollars, with a year-on-year increase of 25-30%, continuing the growth momentum of recent years. This growth is attributed to the collaborative efforts of multiple factors: the booming global ready-to-eat food industry, the surging demand for standardized condiments from chain restaurants, and the continuous expansion of market demand for frozen chopped ginger as a core raw material; the deep-rooted concept of healthy consumption, where the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of ginger are widely recognized, and organic and additive-free frozen chopped ginger products are highly favored; meanwhile, China's cold chain logistics system continues to improve, and technologies such as IQF single-unit quick freezing are widely applied, significantly enhancing the quality and shelf life of frozen chopped ginger, laying a solid foundation for exports.
The optimization of market structure is a prominent feature of China's frozen ginger cubes foreign trade in 2026. Traditional markets remain stable yet witness changes. Japan and South Korea, as long-term core export markets, have seen their share drop from 68% in the past to 50-55%, but their rigid demand for high-quality, organic frozen ginger cubes remains robust. The EU market share remains at 18-20%. Its stringent pesticide residue standards have compelled Chinese enterprises to accelerate the acquisition of international certifications such as BRCGS and Global G.A.P. Shandong Anqiu ginger, leveraging its EU geographical indication certification advantage, has secured a foothold in the European market. Emerging markets are rapidly emerging as new engines of foreign trade growth. Among the RCEP member countries, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other nations have maintained a demand growth rate of over 20%, and tariff reduction policies have further reduced export costs. The demand for organic frozen ginger cubes in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has increased by over 30% annually, and China's frozen ginger cubes has gradually expanded its market share due to its quality advantage.
The development of China's frozen ginger cubes foreign trade in 2026 is not only an inevitable result of industrial upgrading, but also a vivid epitome of Chinese agricultural products going global. From scale expansion to value enhancement, and from traditional market dependence to global layout optimization, China's frozen ginger cubes is deeply penetrating the global market with higher quality, more categories, and broader channels. It is believed that with policy support, technological innovation, and enterprise efforts, China's frozen ginger cubes foreign trade will continue to improve, injecting new vitality into rural revitalization and high-quality development of foreign trade.
Post time: Feb-06-2026
