Ginseng Roots Prices in Canada
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (CAD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 19.72 | 26.62 | ▲ 4.2% | ▲ 4.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the ginseng roots price in Canada available is US$ 19.72 per kg (26.62 CAD), up 4.2% year-on-year.
Canada is the world's third largest exporter of ginseng roots, shipping 2,975 tonnes valued at US$56.3 million in 2024 and accounting for 19.2% of global exports. Export value declined by 43.0% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$19.723 per kg. Canada is a net exporter of ginseng roots.
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Canada is the world's third largest exporter of ginseng roots, shipping 2,975 tonnes valued at US$56.3 million in 2024 and accounting for 19.2% of global exports. Export value declined by 43.0% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$19.723 per kg. Canada is a net exporter of ginseng roots.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Canada exported $56.3M (3 kt) of ginseng roots▼ 43% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (19.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top ginseng roots exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 China $87.6M · 29.9%
- #2 South Korea $82.3M · 28%
- #3 Canada $56.3M · 19.2%
- #4 US $39M · 13.3%
- #5 Hong Kong $13.5M · 4.6%
Annual export data Canada · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.3M | 3 kt | $18.92 |
| 2023 | $98.7M | 5.5 kt | $18 |
| 2022 | $69.6M | 3.9 kt | $17.75 |
| 2021 | $76.9M | 3 kt | $26.01 |
| 2020 | $99.6M | 3.8 kt | $25.96 |
HS Code
ginseng roots is traded under Harmonized System code 1211.20. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.