Saudi Arabia: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi eggplant market reduced to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, eggplant production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Saudi Arabia rose rapidly to X tonnes per ha in 2019, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. 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 Saudi Arabia; increasing by X% on 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergine) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tonnes) and Bahrain (X tonnes) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports declined notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Egypt (X tonnes) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Jordan (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for eggplants (aubergine) in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) remains the largest eggplant consuming country worldwide, 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) remains the largest eggplant producing country worldwide, 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 Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, Egypt ($74K) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Saudi Arabia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($19K), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 8.4% share.

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

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In value terms, Kuwait ($2M) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($653K), with a 24% share of total exports.

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

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In 2019, the average eggplant export price amounted to $1,437 per tonne, dropping by -20.7% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $915 per tonne, shrinking by -9.2% against the previous year.