India: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in India

The Indian eggplant market shrank to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in India

In value terms, eggplant production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in India rose sharply to X tons per ha, growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in India declined to X ha, which is down by X% on 2021. 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. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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Eggplant Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold. Maldives (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bhutan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Maldives (X% per year).

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bhutan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform