Spain: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Spain

The Spanish eggplant market reduced slightly to $X in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Spain

In value terms, eggplant production expanded sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Eggplant production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Spain expanded modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, rising by X% on 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The eggplant yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue 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 2020, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergine) were harvested in Spain; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2020, the amount of eggplants (aubergine) exported from Spain rose significantly to X tonnes, surging by X% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for eggplant exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to the UK ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were imported into Spain; picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Portugal (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and the UK, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Spain were Morocco ($X), France ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Romania saw 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

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform