Portugal: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Portugal

In 2019, the Portuguese eggplant market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Production in Portugal

In value terms, eggplant production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Portugal stood at X tonnes per ha in 2019, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, 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 2019, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergine) were harvested in Portugal; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Portugal

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Cabo Verde, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2019, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price 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, eggplant export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2019, eggplant imports into Portugal stood at X tonnes, with an increase of X% against 2018 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) was the main supplier of eggplant to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

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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China (36M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, 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 Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($2M) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Portugal, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($257K), with a 11% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of eggplants (aubergine) from Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($10K), Slovakia ($6.6K) and the Czech Republic ($4.5K) appeared to be the largest markets for eggplant exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Cabo Verde, which together accounted for a further 18%.

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

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The average eggplant export price stood at $866 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 31% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $640 per tonne, dropping by -12.6% against the previous year.