Thailand: Eggplant Market Overview 2021

Eggplant Market Size in Thailand

In 2019, the Thai eggplant market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Thailand

In value terms, eggplant production dropped slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of eggplants (aubergine) in Thailand reached X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% against 2018 figures. In general, the yield posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The eggplant yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergine) production in Thailand fell to X ha, waning by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2019, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergine) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Thailand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Maldives (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-X% per year) and Maldives (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Maldives (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of eggplants (aubergine) were imported into Thailand; with a decrease of -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Indonesia (X tonnes) was the main eggplant supplier to Thailand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox AI 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 (36M tonnes), accounting for 64% 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 (36M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, accounting for 64% 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 Thailand?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($3.3K) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Thailand, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($40), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Switzerland ($37K) remains the key foreign market for eggplant exports from Thailand, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($17K), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives, with a 2.7% share.

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

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The average eggplant export price stood at $1,387 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for eggplants (aubergine) in Thailand?

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The average eggplant import price stood at $1,666 per tonne in 2019, rising by 6.7% against the previous year.