China: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in China

The Chinese eggplant market totaled $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Production in China

In value terms, eggplant production expanded modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in China reached X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% against 2018. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The eggplant yield peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in China amounted to X ha in 2019, almost unchanged from 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year) and Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Macao SAR (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into China

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X kg in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Myanmar (X kg) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Myanmar ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for eggplants (aubergine) in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) remains the largest eggplant consuming country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

What are the largest producers of eggplants (aubergine) in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) remains the largest eggplant producing country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of eggplants (aubergine) to China?

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In value terms, Myanmar ($538) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to China, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($231), with a 27% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of eggplants (aubergine) from China?

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In value terms, Russia ($17M) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from China, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($4.9M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a 7% share.

What is the average export price for eggplants (aubergine) in China?

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In 2019, the average eggplant export price amounted to $1,302 per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for eggplants (aubergine) in China?

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In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $1,322 per tonne, rising by 2.9% against the previous year.