VIETNAMESE DRIED GINGER: KEY SPECIFICATIONS TO KNOW BEFORE IMPORTING

When sourcing Vietnamese dried ginger, international importers are not only concerned about price. Moisture content, product size, surface condition, foreign matter, packing specifications, and the ability to meet the requirements of each market can all directly affect shipment quality and import costs.

These requirements may vary depending on the market, intended use, and contractual terms. ISO 1003:2025 is one of the important international standards that can be used as a reference when establishing technical specifications for dried ginger.

At Viet Linh Agrimex, dried ginger is supplied according to clear export specifications for each product line, giving importers a basis for confirming quality before placing orders and checking the conformity of each shipment.

What Forms of Vietnamese Dried Ginger Are Available?

Export dried ginger is commonly supplied in several forms, including:

• Whole dried ginger: ginger that is cleaned and dried while retaining its whole-root form, with the surface optionally polished.
• Dried ginger slices: ginger cut into slices of the required thickness, commonly around 2–5 mm.

Depending on the intended use, importers can request whole or sliced ginger, peeled or unpeeled, as well as different packing specifications.

Key Quality Standards for Export Dried Ginger

A dried ginger specification generally focuses on several key groups of requirements:

• Moisture and chemical composition: These directly affect shelf life and the characteristics of the raw material. Moisture content, ash content, and essential oil content are commonly tested parameters.
• Cleanliness and physical condition: The product should be clean and free from live insects, mold, or abnormal signs of deterioration. Foreign matter and the proportion of broken pieces should also be controlled.
• Food safety: Depending on the market, requirements may include microbiological testing, pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other relevant parameters.
• Treatment methods: Importers should determine whether the product is bleached and identify any post-harvest treatment methods used, if applicable.
• Product and packing specifications: These include product form, slice thickness, weight per bag, packaging materials, and storage conditions.

Common Technical Specifications

According to reference requirements in ISO 1003:2025, whole and cut dried ginger may be controlled according to parameters such as:

However, these are reference levels rather than universally mandatory limits for every market. When placing an order, importers should still confirm the specific specification applicable to the destination country and intended use.

How Does Viet Linh Agrimex Control Dried Ginger Quality?

At Viet Linh Agrimex, we ensure dried ginger quality parameters are controlled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 1003:2025, while also incorporating additional technical requirements applicable to each market and order.

In addition to the basic parameters under the standard, specifications can be expanded to include requirements such as:

• Proportion of broken whole ginger and proportion of fragments for sliced ginger.
• Sensory characteristics, including color, characteristic aroma, cleanliness, and surface condition.
• Microbiological parameters according to the requirements of the importing market.
• Pesticide residues within the limits applicable to each market.
• Heavy metals and other food safety parameters when required.
• Treatment methods, including requirements for unbleached products.
• COA and laboratory test results for the parameters agreed upon for each shipment.

This allows us to develop specifications appropriate to the market, intended use, and individual importer requirements, rather than applying a fixed specification to every order.

Export Packing Options for Dried Ginger

Viet Linh Agrimex provides common dried ginger packing options such as PP bags with an inner PE liner, carton boxes, and vacuum bags.

In addition to standard options, we can flexibly adjust the packing format, materials, and packing weight according to the requirements of each order, taking into account the product, intended use, and transportation conditions.

Which Specifications Should Importers Confirm Before Ordering?

Rather than simply requesting a quotation for “dried ginger,” importers should clearly define the product form, slice thickness if purchasing sliced ginger, peeled or unpeeled condition, moisture requirements, proportion of broken pieces, packing specifications, and microbiological or residue parameters required by the destination market.

For markets with stringent control requirements, the technical specifications for each order may include specific limits for microbiological parameters, pesticide residues, heavy metals, or other relevant criteria. Test results for each shipment are presented in a Certificate of Analysis (COA) according to contractual requirements.

Viet Linh Agrimex – Vietnamese Dried Ginger Supply to Export Specifications

Viet Linh Agrimex aims to provide a stable supply of Vietnamese dried ginger for commercial and manufacturing orders, with flexible specifications according to the requirements of each market.

Looking for Vietnamese dried ginger supply? Send us your required volume and importing market so we can discuss a suitable supply solution.