Commodity
Ginger
Sun-dried split ginger from the heart of Nigeria's ginger belt.
Overview
Nigeria is among the largest ginger producers globally, with the crop centred on the north-central ginger belt. Sownar sources dried split ginger through aggregators in the producing area, sun-dried and sorted at partner facilities. Nigerian ginger is known for high oil and oleoresin content.
Typical uses: Spice grinding, oleoresin and oil extraction, food manufacturing.
Specification
Indicative specification
Trade-typical ranges for Nigerian origin. The figures in your contract are agreed per enquiry and tested against by an independent laboratory.
Grades: Sorted by piece size and cleanliness; peeled and unpeeled lots available by arrangement.
| Form | Split, sun-dried |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 10–12% max |
| Foreign matter | 1–2% max |
| Oil content | 1.5–3% (indicative) |
| Colour | Light brown / natural |
Indicative. Confirmed per enquiry.
Packaging
- 25 kg or 50 kg PP bags
- Jumbo bags (on request)
Container loading
- 20 ft container
- 12–14 t (indicative)
- 40 ft container
- 24–26 t (indicative)
Tests available
- Moisture content
- Purity / foreign matter
- Aflatoxin
- Pesticide residues
- Volatile oil content
- Microbiology (on request)
Arranged through accredited laboratories.
Documents provided
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading
- NEPC export documentation
- Third-party inspection report (on request)
- Fumigation certificate (on request)
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