Ghana: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian eggplant market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight slump. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Ghana

In value terms, eggplant production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Ghana was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 3% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Ghana reduced to X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 123%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 192%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Ghana, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Australia, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +83.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Ghana were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +71.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, shrinking by -23.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Canada (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Ghana

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 26% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 1,269%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 2,040%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Ghana, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X kg), threefold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (0.0% per year) and Spain (-7.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest eggplant suppliers to Ghana, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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. In general, the import price, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 93%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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