
Republic of Korea - Eggplants (Aubergine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Eggplant Market Size in Republic of Korea
The South Korean eggplant market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Eggplant Production in Republic of Korea
In value terms, eggplant production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in South Korea stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 0.3%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea amounted to X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.
Eggplant Exports
Exports from Republic of Korea
In 2022, overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -58% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, eggplant exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Japan (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from South Korea, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fivefold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan stood at -8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+22.3% per year) and Singapore (+108.5% per year).
In value terms, Japan ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from South Korea worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of +128.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant export price increased by +68.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Singapore (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Eggplant Imports
Imports into Republic of Korea
In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by 73% to X kg. In general, imports posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 802%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 755% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to South Korea, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), threefold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to -48.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and Belgium (0.0% per year).
In value terms, Brazil ($X), Belgium ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest eggplant suppliers to South Korea, with a combined 76% share of total imports.
Belgium, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 68%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-19.0%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the eggplant market in Republic of Korea. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 399 - Eggplants
Country coverage:
- South Korea
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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