Czech Republic: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech eggplant market expanded significantly to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2020, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergine) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were imported into the Czech Republic; waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded notably to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform