South Africa: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in South Africa

The South African eggplant market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Eggplant Production in South Africa

In value terms, eggplant production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in South Africa was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in South Africa; leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Eggplant Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from South Africa declined rapidly to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons) was the main eggplant supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Namibia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Namibia totaled X%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Namibia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform