Azerbaijan: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani eggplant market decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +23.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Azerbaijan shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Azerbaijan; waning by -2.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 4.4%. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

For the third year in a row, Azerbaijan recorded decline in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), which decreased by -30.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 361%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 303% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of -4.0%).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -5.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -37.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 93%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+12.1%).

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Azerbaijan; surging by 5.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 785% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 1,012%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main eggplant supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +49.7%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Azerbaijan, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran stood at +58.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Iran stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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