Europe: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Europe

The Europe eggplant market rose slightly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Eggplant Production in Europe

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Greece, the Netherlands, Ukraine and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average eggplant yield fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, declining by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield attained the maximum level 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, the eggplant harvested area in Europe rose sharply to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain was the key exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), France (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Austria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded sharply to $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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of eggplants (aubergines) in Europe, together committing X% of total imports. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by the UK (X%), Russia (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Romania, Denmark and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 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 2014 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform