Peru: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Peru

In 2022, the Peruvian eggplant market decreased by -1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Peru

In value terms, eggplant production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -21.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 73%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Peru rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Peru shrank to X ha, with a decrease of -11.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 90%. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Peru rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 7.7% on 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 526%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 670% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), France (X tons) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Peru, with a combined 87% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Peru, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +33.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.5% per year) and Canada (-12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2022, approx. X kg of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Peru; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to Peru, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Peru.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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