Mexico: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Mexico

For the third consecutive year, the Mexican eggplant market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3.7% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Mexico

In value terms, eggplant production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Mexico fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -7.8% on 2021. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 18%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Mexico expanded slightly to X ha, with an increase of 2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant harvested area decreased by -35.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -7.1% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +110.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +2.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +3.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.6% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2017, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported into Mexico shrank sharply to X tons, declining by -54.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 342% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted markedly to $X in 2017. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 565%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -16.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +6.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2017 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +26.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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