Egypt: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian eggplant market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Egypt

In value terms, eggplant production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Egypt dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 Egypt; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 14%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the eggplant harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 174%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Egypt, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +84.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Romania ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 73% of total exports. Kuwait, Seychelles, Australia, Bahrain, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +107.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Australia (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 99% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 11,338%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14,580%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main eggplant supplier to Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +8.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +17.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 +8.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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