Japan: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Japan

For the fifth consecutive year, the Japanese eggplant market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Eggplant Production in Japan

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Japan reached X tonnes per ha in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Japan declined modestly to X ha in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Japan

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tonnes), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at -X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its price 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, eggplant export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per tonne.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Japan

For the third consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine), which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, imports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tonnes) was the main eggplant supplier to Japan, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at -X%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Japan.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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The country with the largest volume of eggplant consumption was China (74M tonnes), comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tonnes), sixfold.

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

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The country with the largest volume of eggplant production was China (74M tonnes), comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13M tonnes), sixfold.

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

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In value terms, South Korea ($104K) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Japan.

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

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($29K) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Japan, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Singapore ($14K), with a 33% share of total exports.

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

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In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $3,127 per tonne, surging by 42% against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average eggplant import price amounted to $2,237 per tonne, with an increase of 51% against the previous year.