CIS: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in CIS

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the CIS eggplant market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Production in CIS

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in the CIS fell slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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 harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in the CIS shrank modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported in the CIS declined sharply to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in the CIS, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Armenia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (X%). Russia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant supplying countries in the CIS were Uzbekistan ($X), Armenia ($X) and Moldova ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported in the CIS; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Armenia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of eggplants (aubergines). At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Armenia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Moldova ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform