Malaysia: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian eggplant market reduced dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Malaysia

In value terms, eggplant production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Malaysia amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the eggplant harvested area in Malaysia amounted to less than X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Malaysia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +X%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +X% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, imports of eggplants (aubergine) into Malaysia fell remarkably to X tonnes, declining by -X% against 2020. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tonnes) was the main eggplant supplier to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +X%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform