Iran: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Iran

The Iranian eggplant market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Iran

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 60%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Iran reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant 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 Iran declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the eggplant harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, eggplant exports from Iran contracted to X tons, shrinking by -12% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 777%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 843% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Iran, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Azerbaijan (X tons), twofold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +25.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+33.4% per year) and Qatar (+30.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Iran were Azerbaijan ($X), Russia ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Oman, Afghanistan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Armenia, with a CAGR of +95.8%, 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, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant export price increased by +62.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Armenia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Iran skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 224% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 5,734%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3,080% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to Iran, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +63.5%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Iran, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +72.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -53.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 24%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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