Worldwide Eggplant (Aubergine) Market to Reach $80B by 2030 with +4.9% CAGR

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The global eggplant market is set to see a rise in consumption due to increasing demand worldwide. Projections suggest a steady growth in market performance with a CAGR of +2.7% for volume and +4.9% for value from 2024 to 2030, leading to a significant expansion by the end of the forecast period.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for eggplants (aubergines) worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next six years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 70M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.9% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $80B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Eggplants (Aubergines)

In 2024, global eggplant consumption was estimated at 59M tons, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 59M tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global eggplant market revenue rose slightly to $59.9B in 2024, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2022 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $60.8B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

China (38M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant consumption, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tons), threefold.

In China, eggplant consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (-0.5% per year) and Egypt (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($42.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($7.5B).

In China, the eggplant market expanded at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-1.3% per year) and Egypt (+2.4% per year).

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the eggplant per capita consumption in China amounted to +2.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-0.9% per year) and India (-1.5% per year).

Production

World Production of Eggplants (Aubergines)

In 2024, approx. 59M tons of eggplants (aubergines) were produced worldwide; remaining constant against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 59M tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by modest growth of the harvested area and a mild increase in yield figures.

In value terms, eggplant production stood at $63.5B in 2024 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $64.7B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of eggplant production was China (38M tons), comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13M tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +2.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-0.5% per year) and Egypt (+1.1% per year).

Yield

In 2024, the global average eggplant yield was estimated at 31 tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the peak level at 31 tons per ha in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the yield failed to regain momentum.

Harvested Area

In 2024, the global eggplant harvested area contracted modestly to 1.9M ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 3.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at 2M ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Imports

World Imports of Eggplants (Aubergines)

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded decline in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines), which decreased by -0.3% to 484K tons in 2024. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 543K tons. From 2019 to 2024, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports reduced slightly to $624M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $647M in 2023, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2024, the United States (93K tons), distantly followed by Germany (53K tons), France (48K tons), Italy (29K tons), the UK (28K tons) and Canada (28K tons) were the major importers of eggplants (aubergines), together committing 58% of total imports. Iraq (21K tons), Russia (20K tons), the Netherlands (12K tons) and Azerbaijan (12K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($118M), Germany ($87M) and France ($66M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 44% of global imports. The UK, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Iraq, Russia and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +49.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $1,291 per ton in 2024, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 11%. Global import price peaked at $1,333 per ton in 2023, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,954 per ton), while Azerbaijan ($473 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Eggplants (Aubergines)

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 5.3% to 517K tons in 2024. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 594K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $658M in 2024. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 11%. The global exports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

Spain represented the main exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for 176K tons, which was near 34% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Mexico (92K tons), the Netherlands (46K tons), Iran (40K tons), Turkey (27K tons) and the United States (24K tons), together creating a 45% share of total exports. The following exporters - Honduras (14K tons), China (11K tons), Saudi Arabia (9.2K tons) and Belgium (8.2K tons) - together made up 8.1% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($228M), Mexico ($125M) and the Netherlands ($91M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2024, with a combined 68% share of global exports. The United States, Iran, Turkey, Honduras, Belgium, China and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

China, with a CAGR of +15.5%, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $1,273 per ton in 2024, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $1,323 per ton in 2023, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1,973 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($309 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform