Ginger export to Middle East is emerging as a strategic direction for many Vietnamese agricultural enterprises. With rising demand for spices and herbal ingredients in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, Vietnamese ginger especially fresh and semi-processed ginger holds strong competitive advantages in quality, pricing, and stable supply capacity.

Why Is the Middle East a Promising Market for Vietnamese Ginger?

The Middle East has a long-standing tradition of using ginger in cuisine, beverages, and food processing. Ginger is widely used for tea preparation, cooking, seasoning meat and seafood, and in herbal-based products.

In addition:

• The region depends heavily on imported agricultural products

• Arid climate conditions are not suitable for large-scale ginger cultivation

• Increasing requirements for quality standards and traceability

These factors create significant opportunities for ginger export to Middle East from Vietnam—a country with favorable natural conditions and year-round production capacity.

Requirements for Ginger Export to the Middle East

To succeed in ginger export to Middle East, exporters must ensure:

• Compliance with international food safety standards

• No excessive chemical residue levels

• Packaging suitable for long-distance sea freight

• Phytosanitary certification

• Transparent traceability documentation

Markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia require strict quality control and complete commercial documentation.

Competitive Advantages of Vietnamese Ginger in the Middle East Market

Vietnamese ginger is highly valued for:

• Strong, distinctive flavor

• Firm texture with low fiber content

• Naturally high essential oil concentration

• Multiple harvest cycles per year

These characteristics support stable and scalable ginger export to Middle East.

DATO’s Capacity in Ginger Export to Middle East

Founded in 2018 as a social impact enterprise, DATO has developed a sustainable value chain from raw material cultivation to processing and export.

Sustainable Raw Material Areas

DATO collaborates with more than 500 farming households, approximately 70% of whom are ethnic minorities, cultivating over 300 hectares of international-standard clean spice and medicinal plant areas.

This model ensures stable supply while creating sustainable livelihoods, contributing to reduced deforestation and effective crop restructuring.

Modern Processing and Storage Facilities

• 1,600 m² processing plant

• Ginger washing system with a capacity of 10 tons/day

• Cold storage system (-18ºC to -22ºC)

• Drying and processing facilities meeting export standards

DATO supplies:

• Fresh whole ginger

• Peeled ginger

• Frozen ginger

• Dried Sliced Ginger

• Customized semi-processed ginger

International Export Experience

DATO has successfully exported ginger to demanding markets such as the United States, Australia, South Korea, Middle East , and is now expanding its ginger export to Middle East with a long-term strategic vision.

DATO’s competitive advantages include:

• Integrated supply chain control

• Quality management from farm to factory

• Competitive pricing

• Full export documentation support

• On-time delivery commitment

With growing demand for natural food ingredients and spices, ginger export to the Middle East is expected to continue expanding. Increasing consumer preference for traceable and sustainably sourced products presents a strong advantage for enterprises like DATO where business growth goes hand in hand with social responsibility.

Conclusion