Israel: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Israel

In 2019, the Israeli eggplant market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Eggplant consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Eggplant Production in Israel

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Eggplant production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2019, the average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Israel was estimated at X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the average eggplant yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergine) were harvested in Israel; which is down by -X% against 2018. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Israel, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Palestine (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Palestine (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, eggplant export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the tenth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Palestine (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Palestine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Palestine stood at +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Palestine amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per tonne), while the price for Palestine stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for eggplants (aubergine) in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant consumption, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

What are the largest producers of eggplants (aubergine) in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of eggplants (aubergine) to Israel?

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In value terms, Palestine ($648K) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Israel, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jordan ($171K), with a 21% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of eggplants (aubergine) from Israel?

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In value terms, Russia ($2M) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Israel, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($57K), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for eggplants (aubergine) in Israel?

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The average eggplant export price stood at $1,865 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for eggplants (aubergine) in Israel?

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In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $978 per tonne, surging by 17% against the previous year.