Stable weather and balanced summer rainfall supported good ginger growth in Shandong this year. However, prolonged rainfall near harvest has led to persistently wet soils, raising concerns about product quality, storability, and export supply stability.
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The province's ginger crop recorded less rainfall than in 2024 and showed healthy growth before harvest, with yields expected to increase by around 20% year-on-year. Continuous rain through October, driven by a subtropical high, left soils saturated and reduced the crop's starch content. Growers report that the excess moisture has made ginger more fragile and less suitable for long-term storage.
Producers in Shandong noted that more than 20 days of rainfall during the bulking and harvest stages is uncommon for the region. The wet conditions have complicated harvesting, grading, and storage operations, with a higher likelihood of post-harvest decay and mold if handling is not carefully managed.
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Industry representatives stated that storage and preservation will be key to maintaining product quality this season. Many growers and exporters are focusing on improving cold storage, ventilation, and grading systems to safeguard the crop and stabilise exports during the main marketing period.
Market analysts are also monitoring the impact of weather-related disruptions on export availability and prices, as the sector adjusts to ongoing climate variability and logistical challenges.
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