Saudi Arabia: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi eggplant market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, eggplant production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 114%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Saudi Arabia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the eggplant harvested area in Saudi Arabia dropped slightly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Saudi Arabia shrank modestly to X tons, waning by -2.3% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +34.6%).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait stood at +37.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,717%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 928% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Saudi Arabia, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Jordan stood at +63.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+51.6% per year) and Egypt (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Saudi Arabia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Jordan stood at +58.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+20.0% per year) and Egypt (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 74%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($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 (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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