Asia-Pacific: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific eggplant market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat 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.

In China, eggplant production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average eggplant yield rose rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Asia-Pacific fell to X ha, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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Eggplant Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, 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 volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. 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 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, China ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) was the largest importer of eggplants (aubergines), mixing up X% of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%), Hong Kong SAR (X%), Brunei Darussalam (X%) and Macao SAR (X%). Maldives (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant imports into Singapore stood at X%. At the same time, Brunei Darussalam (X%), Maldives (X%), Macao SAR (X%), Afghanistan (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brunei Darussalam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brunei Darussalam and Afghanistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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 Maldives, with a X% share.

In Singapore, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Maldives (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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