Eastern Europe: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European eggplant market decreased by -1.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, eggplant production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together comprising 95% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +1.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Eastern Europe was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 17%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the eggplant harvested area in Eastern Europe contracted modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 47%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 32%. 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

In 2022, Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented the key exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Europe, generating 75% of total export. Moldova (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.9% share, followed by Romania (5.3%). The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each resulted at a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +97.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+26.4% per year) and Russia (+70.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 32% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (13%), Bulgaria (10%), Ukraine (8.9%) and the Czech Republic (6.3%). Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+12.2%), Ukraine (+11.2%), Poland (+8.9%), Hungary (+7.6%) and Bulgaria (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +12.2% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary and the Czech Republic increased by +9.8, +9.5, +6.6, +5.1, +2.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Eastern Europe, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 13% share.

In Russia, eggplant imports decreased by an average annual rate of -7.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+9.4% per year) and Romania (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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