Colombia: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Colombia

After three years of growth, the Colombian eggplant market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Colombia

In value terms, eggplant production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 143% against the previous year. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Colombia dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -12.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 43%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Colombia; standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 122% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Colombia

Eggplant exports from Colombia expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,169% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 1,049%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Colombia, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Aruba (X tons), fourfold. Curacao (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Aruba (+98.0% per year) and Curacao (+27.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Colombia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Aruba ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Curacao, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Aruba (+107.9% per year) and Curacao (+39.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Curacao ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Qatar (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 435%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed temperate growth. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to Colombia, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +3.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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