Libya: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Libya

The Libyan eggplant market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Libya

In value terms, eggplant production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Libya shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 0.5% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Libya was estimated at X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 72%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -21.6% was in 2015. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Libya, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia stood at -1.9%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at -11.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 2.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to -9.7% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Libya

In 2022, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Libya declined remarkably to X tons, waning by -42.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 564%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 462%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Libya, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-7.0% per year) and Malta (-28.1% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Libya, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-6.2% per year) and Malta (-28.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant import price decreased by -13.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 Malta ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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