Netherlands: Eggplant Market 2023

Eggplant Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch eggplant market, when its value decreased by -14.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Eggplant Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, eggplant production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -1.5% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 the Netherlands dropped slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.1%. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant exports shrank to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine), when their volume decreased by -8% to X tons. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to the Netherlands, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.2% per year) and Germany (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to the Netherlands, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.2% per year) and Germany (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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