Dry Ginger Price Today in India
Sonth · Sunth · Chukku · ചുക്ക്
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.
₹130 /kg
Range ₹129 – ₹130
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 84
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Market-wise prices
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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.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the dry ginger price?
Read the in-depth Dry Ginger guide — history, uses & benefits
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.
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.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat 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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