Nigeria: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Nigeria

In 2022, the Nigerien eggplant market increased by 83% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Nigeria

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Nigeria amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Nigeria; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Nigeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -8.7% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 337%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 817% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger amounted to -2.4%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for eggplant exported from Nigeria worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Niger, with a CAGR of +1.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 110%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Niger amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+3.7%).

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 279% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 163% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X kg), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +42.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-1.2% per year) and Morocco (0.0% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Nigeria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled +63.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (0.0% per year) and Egypt (+21.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 34%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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