Germany: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German eggplant market decreased by -11.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Germany dropped remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -23.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Germany, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.4% per year) and Finland (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Austria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -11.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Germany, together comprising 94% of total imports. Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +6.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant suppliers to Germany were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports. Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +5.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed 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 average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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