Global Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size

The global eggplant market stood at $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth 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 global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest eggplant producing country worldwide, 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 growth rate of volume in China amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

The global average eggplant yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2023, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank slightly 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 global harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) totaled X ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports

Global eggplant exports rose modestly to X tons in 2023, surging by X% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Honduras (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iran (X%), Turkey (X%), France (X%), Honduras (X%), Belgium (X%), Malaysia (X%), the United States (X%), Mexico (X%) and China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Iran, Turkey and Spain increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

In Spain, eggplant exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports

In 2023, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported worldwide; increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports reached $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the largest importers of eggplants (aubergines), together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of global imports. The UK, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Iraq, Austria, Russia, Singapore and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform