India: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in India

The Indian eggplant market contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Eggplant Production in India

In value terms, eggplant production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. The total output 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in India reduced modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% compared with 2020. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergine) production in India stood at X ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were exported from India; rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from India were Singapore ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X kg, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X kg), more than tenfold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Kenya totaled $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform