Latin America and the Caribbean: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American eggplant market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, eggplant production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of eggplant production was Mexico (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Guyana (X tons), twofold. The Dominican Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Mexico, eggplant production plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guyana (X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Latin America and the Caribbean fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the eggplant harvested area in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded modestly to X ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Eggplant Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported in Latin America and the Caribbean declined to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) represented the major exporter of eggplants (aubergines), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Honduras (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The Dominican Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Honduras (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Honduras emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Dominican Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X p.p.) and Honduras (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Dominican Republic saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Mexico, eggplant exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Honduras (X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, eggplant imports in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of eggplants (aubergines), namely Haiti, Bahamas, Aruba, Jamaica and Paraguay, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Venezuela (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahamas (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bahamas ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Aruba ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Haiti, with a X% share.

In Bahamas, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Aruba (X% per year) and Haiti (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, eggplant import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahamas (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform