Thailand: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in Thailand

The Thai eggplant market shrank to $X in 2021, waning by less than X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Thailand

In value terms, eggplant production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average eggplant yield in Thailand rose remarkably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergine) production in Thailand reduced to X ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, exports of eggplants (aubergine) from Thailand soared to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) 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, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X% per year) and Myanmar (+X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) and Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest markets for eggplant exported from Thailand worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Thailand

For the third year in a row, Thailand recorded decline in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergine), which decreased by -X% to X kg in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X kg) and Japan (X kg) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Thailand.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of X value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Thailand were Japan ($X) and China ($X terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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