Pakistan: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani eggplant market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Pakistan

In value terms, eggplant production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Pakistan fell slightly to X tons per ha, declining by -4.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, eggplant yield increased by +44.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in Pakistan expanded to X ha, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were exported from Pakistan; shrinking by -38.5% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,102% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 720%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan totaled +25.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan amounted to +9.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -12.8% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -9.4% to X tons. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,245%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 2,978%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to Pakistan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +15.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Pakistan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+11.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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