Australia and Oceania: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The eggplant market in Australia and Oceania rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, eggplant production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fiji (X tons) remains the largest eggplant producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 96% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in Fiji exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Caledonia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Fiji stood at +25.4%.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Australia and Oceania reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 130%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the eggplant yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Australia and Oceania; shrinking by -5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Eggplant exports reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -30.5% on the year before. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -28.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 62%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Australia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Fiji stood at -6.6%. At the same time, Australia (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +1.9 percentage points.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

In Fiji, eggplant exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+9.7%).

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported in Australia and Oceania dropped remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -15.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Marshall Islands (X tons), achieving a 7.6% share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of -5.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+83.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +83.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Marshall Islands increased by +7.6 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Marshall Islands ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

In New Zealand, eggplant imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant import price increased by +65.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Marshall Islands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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