Global Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size

The global eggplant market totaled $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. 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 reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In China, eggplant production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. 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 shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% against the year before. The yield figure 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 observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank 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 worldwide; increasing by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, 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. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports

In 2023, global eggplant exports expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. The total export volume 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) represented the major exporter of eggplants (aubergines), generating X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Iran (X%), Turkey (X%) and the United States (X%). 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, respectively. 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

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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; surging by X% on 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum 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) represented the largest importers of eggplants (aubergines), together mixing up X% of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Georgia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports. The UK, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Iraq, Russia, Singapore, Georgia and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($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