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Dry Ginger Price Today in India

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Dry Ginger is trading at ₹130 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹130 /kg

Range ₹129 – ₹130

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 84

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What the numbers say

Dry ginger is traded through Kerala and Karnataka dealers and select mandis; its rate is indicative and tracks the fresh-ginger crop and export demand.

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Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.

Understanding the price

What affects the dry ginger price?

Dry ginger — sonth in the north, chukku in Kerala — is fresh ginger that has been cured and dried, concentrating its pungency and shelf life. India is among the world’s largest ginger producers, with dry ginger trading through Kerala (Cochin), Karnataka and the Northeast. About five to six kilos of fresh ginger make one kilo of dry, so the dry rate sits well above the fresh price.

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Fresh ginger crop

Dry ginger is made from the fresh crop, so fresh-ginger acreage, yields and prices feed straight into the dry rate.

Drying ratio

It takes roughly 5–6 kg of fresh ginger to yield 1 kg of dry, which is why dry ginger is much dearer than fresh.

Export & medicinal demand

Sonth/chukku is exported and used in Ayurveda and the extract trade, supporting prices.

Quality & processing

Bold, well-cured “Cochin” dry ginger fetches a premium over thin or poorly dried lots.

Major producing regions

Kerala (Cochin)

The benchmark for Indian dry ginger quality and trade.

Karnataka (Hassan, Chikmagalur)

A major ginger-growing belt.

Northeast (Mizoram, Meghalaya)

Important fresh-ginger sources.

Kerala high ranges (Idukki, Wayanad)

Traditional Western Ghats ginger country.

Grades & varieties

  • Cochin (bold) — Bold, well-cured dry ginger — the premium grade.
  • Calicut — A standard trade grade.
  • Unlimed / ordinary — Thinner or lesser-cured lots — the value end.

Market factors

Dry ginger is traded through Kerala and Karnataka dealers and select mandis; its rate is indicative and tracks the fresh-ginger crop and export demand.

Export relevance

India exports dry ginger and ginger extracts; export and Ayurvedic demand add to the influence of the fresh crop on price.

Seasonal trends

Fresh ginger is harvested from about December to February; dry ginger comes to market in the months after curing.

Common questions

Dry Ginger price — FAQ

Quick answers on how the dry ginger rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.

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What is the price of Dry Ginger in India today?

Dry Ginger is trading at ₹130 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.

What is the dry ginger (sonth) price today in India?

The figure above is the latest source-verified wholesale rate per kilogram for dry ginger, which trades well above fresh ginger due to the drying ratio.

Why is dry ginger so much costlier than fresh ginger?

It takes roughly 5–6 kg of fresh ginger to make 1 kg of dry, plus curing and drying work — so dry ginger naturally costs several times the fresh rate.

Is this AroWest's retail price for dry ginger?

No — it is an indicative wholesale rate for raw produce. AroWest retail dry ginger is cleaned, graded and sealed, and priced separately in the shop.

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Prices are aggregated from authorised public sources and shown for general information and reference only — indicative wholesale rates for raw produce, possibly delayed or approximate, not guaranteed, not financial advice and not AroWest retail prices. Not licensed for redistribution, resale or automated/AI-training use. © Western Crest Ventures LLP.

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