Saudi Arabia: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi eggplant market declined slightly to $X in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, eggplant production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Saudi Arabia rose rapidly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, picking up by X% on 2019 figures. In general, the yield showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Saudi Arabia contracted to X ha in 2020, shrinking by -X% against 2019. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia declined modestly to X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tonnes), threefold. Lebanon (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Syrian Arab Republic amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (-X% per year) and Lebanon (+X% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Lebanon ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest eggplant suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Syrian Arab Republic recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2017 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox 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 (37M tonnes), accounting for 65% 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 (37M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, comprising approx. 65% 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, the largest eggplant suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Syrian Arab Republic ($36K), Lebanon ($28K) and the Netherlands ($22K), together accounting for 83% of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Kuwait ($1.9M) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($660K), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.8% share.

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

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The average eggplant export price stood at $1,394 per tonne in 2020, with an increase of 2% 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 $845 per tonne, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year.

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