Eastern Asia: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian eggplant market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest eggplant producing country in Eastern Asia, comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

In China, eggplant production increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average eggplant yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 8.4%. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield reached the peak 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, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Asia contracted modestly to X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 2.1% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -24.3% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 100%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the largest exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Asia, committing 99% of total export.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of eggplants (aubergines). From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +1.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest eggplant supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +14.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +13.7% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported in Eastern Asia; with a decrease of -2.3% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons) was the largest importer of eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Asia, constituting 98% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Macao SAR (with a CAGR of +5.1%).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao SAR ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hong Kong SAR stood at +5.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Macao SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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