Japan: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese eggplant market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Japan

In value terms, eggplant production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Japan totaled X tonnes per ha, picking up by X% on 2020. Over the period under review, the yield recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. 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 Japan declined modestly to X ha, waning by -X% against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area decreased by -X% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were exported from Japan; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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, Macao SAR (X tonnes), sevenfold. Canada (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, eggplant export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Malaysia (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were imported into Japan; waning by -X% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kenya (X tonnes) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Ukraine (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, eggplant import price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Kenya ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform