01-26-2026, 10:55 PM
This post shares practical notes on ginger processing, sourcing, and marketing, based on current field realities. I got this info from Jeffy Farm on facebook, an export expert.
1. Ginger Processing Equipment and Cost Estimates
For small to medium-scale processing:
- Washer: for washing the ginger
- Splitter: Used to split ginger before drying. Splitting by hand can introduce infections that will lead to the ginger being rejected by the buyer.
20 kW splitter is about N1m. Smaller one is around N400,000
- Dehydrator
1,000 kg capacity: about ₦2,000,000
500 kg capacity: about ₦500,000
These machines help convert fresh ginger to dry ginger suitable for local and export markets.
2. Where to Buy Fresh Ginger Cheaply
Best locations: Kafanchan and other parts of Southern Kaduna
Buy directly from farmers, not middlemen
Farm gate price can be around ₦70,000 per bag, compared to ₦100,000 when buying through traders
Best buying period: November to December (harvest season)
3. Processing Yield (Important for Planning)
About 50 bags of fresh ginger produce 5 to 10 bags of dry ginger, depending on moisture and quality
Current selling price of dry ginger: about ₦600,000 per bag
4. Where to Sell Dry Ginger
High-demand markets include:
Apapa (near Lagos seaport)
Ajah area, Lagos
Dry ginger sells fast in these areas because exporters and bulk buyers are present.
5. Cost and Profit Overview
It will cost ₦300,000 – ₦400,000 to processed fresh ginger to 1 bag of dry ginger
Selling price per bag of dry ginger: about ₦600,000
This leaves room for profit after processing, transport, and handling.
6. Supplying Exporters in Large Scale
For those targeting exporters do this:
- Partner with a trusted farmer in Kaduna
- Tell him to organize about 40 farmers
- Provide funding or input support for ginger farming
- Farmers in that region are generally reliable and experienced
To secure buyers:
Take samples of dry ginger to exporters in Apapa or Port Harcourt
Negotiate supply agreements before scaling up
7. Key Trading Principle
The best time to trade agricultural produce is during harvest, when supply is high and buyers are active. Buy cheap at harvest and sell cheap.
You can watch the video here https://www.facebook.com/100078807060834...6/?app=fbl
1. Ginger Processing Equipment and Cost Estimates
For small to medium-scale processing:
- Washer: for washing the ginger
- Splitter: Used to split ginger before drying. Splitting by hand can introduce infections that will lead to the ginger being rejected by the buyer.
20 kW splitter is about N1m. Smaller one is around N400,000
- Dehydrator
1,000 kg capacity: about ₦2,000,000
500 kg capacity: about ₦500,000
These machines help convert fresh ginger to dry ginger suitable for local and export markets.
2. Where to Buy Fresh Ginger Cheaply
Best locations: Kafanchan and other parts of Southern Kaduna
Buy directly from farmers, not middlemen
Farm gate price can be around ₦70,000 per bag, compared to ₦100,000 when buying through traders
Best buying period: November to December (harvest season)
3. Processing Yield (Important for Planning)
About 50 bags of fresh ginger produce 5 to 10 bags of dry ginger, depending on moisture and quality
Current selling price of dry ginger: about ₦600,000 per bag
4. Where to Sell Dry Ginger
High-demand markets include:
Apapa (near Lagos seaport)
Ajah area, Lagos
Dry ginger sells fast in these areas because exporters and bulk buyers are present.
5. Cost and Profit Overview
It will cost ₦300,000 – ₦400,000 to processed fresh ginger to 1 bag of dry ginger
Selling price per bag of dry ginger: about ₦600,000
This leaves room for profit after processing, transport, and handling.
6. Supplying Exporters in Large Scale
For those targeting exporters do this:
- Partner with a trusted farmer in Kaduna
- Tell him to organize about 40 farmers
- Provide funding or input support for ginger farming
- Farmers in that region are generally reliable and experienced
To secure buyers:
Take samples of dry ginger to exporters in Apapa or Port Harcourt
Negotiate supply agreements before scaling up
7. Key Trading Principle
The best time to trade agricultural produce is during harvest, when supply is high and buyers are active. Buy cheap at harvest and sell cheap.
You can watch the video here https://www.facebook.com/100078807060834...6/?app=fbl