Southern Asia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian eggplant market reduced to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, eggplant production fell rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (X tons), more than tenfold.

In India, eggplant production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

The average eggplant yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 2023, the eggplant harvested area in Southern Asia rose slightly to X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 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 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

For the third year in a row, Southern Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) represented the key exporter of eggplants (aubergines), generating X% of total exports. Bangladesh (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the eggplants (aubergines) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the largest eggplant supplying countries in Southern Asia were Bangladesh ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of eggplant imports in 2023 were Afghanistan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the eggplants (aubergines) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Afghanistan increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Afghanistan totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform