Australia: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Australia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Australian eggplant market, when its value decreased by -40.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Australia

In value terms, eggplant production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Australia stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Australia amounted to less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were exported from Australia; declining by -36.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 390%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 284% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nauru (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Australia, together comprising 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +77.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X), Nauru ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for eggplant exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of +89.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -88% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2,368% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,566%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to Australia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -6.3%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +8.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +15.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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