EU: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in the EU

The EU eggplant market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Eggplant Production in the EU

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together comprising 77% of total production. The Netherlands, Greece and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in the European Union amounted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield reached the peak level 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 the European Union shrank slightly to X ha, which is down by -2.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 4.8% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -10.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the main exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 61% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 25% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Austria (+28.2%), Belgium (+4.9%), the Netherlands (+2.1%) and France (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +28.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Italy (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+2.2 p.p.) and Austria (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in the European Union, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to +3.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+1.9% per year) and France (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8.4%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main importers of eggplants (aubergines) in the European Union, together accounting for approx. 49% of total imports. Italy (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (7.7%) and Belgium (4.5%). Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 64% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Poland, Romania, Denmark, Portugal and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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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