Austria: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Austria

After two years of growth, the Austrian eggplant market decreased by -1% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Austria

In value terms, eggplant production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 150%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Austria fell to X tons per ha, waning by -10.8% on the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant yield increased by +42.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 94% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. 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 in Austria totaled X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant harvested area increased by +100.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Austria

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -0.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 507% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 371%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Austria, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +45.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+128.6% per year) and France (+151.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Austria, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +44.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+107.4% per year) and France (+162.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded growth in purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines), which increased by less than 0.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Austria, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +25.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-5.9% per year) and Germany (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Austria, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.4% per year) and Italy (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :