Thailand: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Thailand

The Thai eggplant market fell significantly to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Production in Thailand

In value terms, eggplant production dropped rapidly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Thailand expanded notably to X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the yield increased by 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 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergine) in Thailand contracted to X ha, waning by -X% on 2019 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were exported from Thailand; jumping by X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tonnes), fivefold. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Thailand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Denmark (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X kg in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Japan (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan amounted to +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Japan amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform