China: Eggplant Market 2023

Eggplant Market Size in China

The Chinese eggplant market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in China

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in China dropped to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in China declined modestly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2.2%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -23.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from China, with a approx. 35% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to -2.0%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +8.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +24.8% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,367% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 628% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to China, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +212.3%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to China, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +221.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -27.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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