EU: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in the EU

The EU eggplant market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Eggplant Production in the EU

In value terms, eggplant production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. The Netherlands, Greece, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average eggplant yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in the European Union; declining by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belgium (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Austria (X%), Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium and Austria increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%). Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Poland, Romania, Denmark, Portugal and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform