Ireland: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Ireland

The Irish eggplant market rose sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -9.0%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -13.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +1.5% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Ireland amounted to X tons, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to Ireland, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+6.9% per year) and Germany (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Ireland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.2% per year) and Spain (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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