Belarus: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Belarus

For the third year in a row, the Belarusian eggplant market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -91.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a sharp shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Belarus

In value terms, eggplant production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Belarus amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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, approx. less than X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Belarus; flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 17% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 11,236%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 8,288%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +38.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +26.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -8.8% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, eggplant imports into Belarus shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -48.2% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 245%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 494%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Belarus, with a combined 80% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Lebanon, Russia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +52.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Belarus were Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Lebanon, Ukraine and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +56.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +14.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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