Norway: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Norway

In 2019, the Norwegian eggplant market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2019, exports of eggplants (aubergine) from Norway shrank dramatically to X kg, dropping by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X kg in 2018, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X kg) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Norway, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Latvia amounted to X% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Norway

Eggplant imports into Norway expanded markedly to X tonnes in 2019, surging by X% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. France and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in France, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest eggplant suppliers to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kenya and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, France recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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 (36M tonnes), comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

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 (36M tonnes), comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

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

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In value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Norway were Spain ($928K), the Netherlands ($910K) and Turkey ($328K), with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Kenya and France, which together accounted for a further 13%.

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

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The average eggplant export price stood at $3,057 per tonne in 2018, with an increase of 38% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $1,647 per tonne, surging by 3.3% against the previous year.