Qatar: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Qatar

For the third year in a row, the Qatari eggplant market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -5.3% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -11.9% against 2019 indices. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Qatar

In value terms, eggplant production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Qatar dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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 total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Qatar expanded modestly to X ha, surging by 2.3% on 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -2.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, imports of eggplants (aubergines) into Qatar soared to X tons, increasing by 16% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Qatar, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Jordan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran amounted to +155.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.0% per year) and Jordan (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Qatar, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at +97.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.3% per year) and Lebanon (+10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 60%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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