Belgium: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian eggplant market decreased by -2.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +38.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Belgium

In value terms, eggplant production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -9.7% compared with 2021. In general, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +12.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in Belgium was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -10.1% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Belgium, together comprising 83% 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 the UK (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, jumping by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Russia (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -10.2% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Belgium, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest eggplant suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 91% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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