China: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in China

After seven years of growth, the Chinese eggplant market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Eggplant Production in China

In value terms, eggplant production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In 2021, the average eggplant yield in China fell slightly to X tonnes per ha, dropping by -X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then fell modestly 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 2021, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergine) were harvested in China; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the eggplant harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from China

Eggplant exports from China declined markedly to X tonnes in 2021, with a decrease of -X% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tonnes) and Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from China.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Macao SAR (+X value terms, Macao SAR ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for eggplant exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Macao SAR amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR (+X%).

Eggplant Imports

Imports into China

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tonnes) was the main supplier of eggplant to China, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +X%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform