Asia-Pacific: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific eggplant market reached $X in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase 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 attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, eggplant production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest eggplant producing country in Asia-Pacific, 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 totaled X%.

In 2023, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Asia-Pacific fell slightly to X tons per ha, declining by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped modestly 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, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Asia-Pacific; rising by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded 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 attained the maximum at X ha in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 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 expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. India (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest eggplant supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($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-Pacific

In 2023, eggplant imports in Asia-Pacific surged to X tons, jumping by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank to $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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Afghanistan (X tons) represented the main importer of eggplants (aubergines), making up X% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (X%) and Brunei Darussalam (X%). The following importers - Macao SAR (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

In Singapore, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform