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Ginger production and export challenges in Peru and Brazil

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The ginger market in Peru and Brazil is facing various supply, regulatory, and environmental pressures. In Peru, while current supply exceeds demand, producers face potential disruptions from El NiƱo-driven rainfall expected between November 2026 and March 2027. Additionally, the Peruvian industry is managing phytosanitary concerns, specifically regarding the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia, leading to stricter certification protocols by the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa). In Brazil, exporters are contending with high production costs, competition from Chinese suppliers, and new European Union regulations requiring official disease-free certification. In Peru, Recent reports from Peru confirm that the current surplus and ginger sector continues to face high production levels coupled with low demand may lead producers demand, which is contributing to ongoing price pressure. This economic environment aligns with previous projections that producers might reduce planting for the 2027-2028 season to stabilize future prices.

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  1. 2026-09-21 22:33 UTC Ginger production and export challenges in Peru and Brazil
  2. 2026-09-21 00:20 UTC Ginger production and export challenges in Peru and Brazil

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