ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL GINGER EXPORT ISSUES TO AUSTRALIA

Historically, Fiji exported significant volumes of fresh mature ginger to North America and New Zealand. These markets were subsequently lost to Asian ginger suppliers. The focus of ginger exports has since shifted towards immature and processed ginger. The Japanese market has potential, however, the extent of exports to Japan at the current time is unclear.

Key words: production, pathogens, pests, markets. United States of America, Canada. New Zealand, Japan, Australia, access, quarantine, biosecurity