Africa: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Africa

The African eggplant market rose modestly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Africa

In value terms, eggplant production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Egypt (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), sevenfold. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Egypt, eggplant production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

The average eggplant yield stood at X tons per ha in 2023, leveling off at 2022 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the eggplant yield remained 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.

The eggplant harvested area dropped slightly to X ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, eggplant exports in Africa was estimated at X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uganda (X%), Kenya (X%) and Liberia (X%). Guinea (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Liberia (X%), Uganda (X%), Egypt (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Liberia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kenya (X%) and Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.) and Uganda (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Guinea (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Uganda ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uganda, 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 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Botswana (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Seychelles, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Seychelles (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform