Asia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Asia

The Asian eggplant market was estimated at $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Asia

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at X%.

The average eggplant yield declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, falling by X% on 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Asia reached X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported in Asia shrank modestly to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported in Asia; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports totaled $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons) represented the main importer of eggplants (aubergines), constituting X% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Georgia (X%), Qatar (X%), Azerbaijan (X%), Afghanistan (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Lebanon (X%). The following importers - Malaysia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Iraq increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%), Brunei Darussalam (X%), Bahrain (X%), Kuwait (X%), Georgia (X%), Lebanon (X%), Afghanistan (X%), Qatar (X%), Singapore (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Brunei Darussalam increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest eggplant importing markets in Asia were Iraq ($X), Singapore ($X) and Georgia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Qatar, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Bahrain, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform