United Kingdom: Eggplant Market 2022

Eggplant Market Size in the UK

After five years of growth, the UK eggplant market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergine) were exported from the UK; with a decrease of -X% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for eggplant exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland, with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Iceland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergine), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest eggplant suppliers to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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