Singapore: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Singapore

In 2022, the Singaporean eggplant market increased by 7.7% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +57.1% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Singapore reduced notably to X kg, waning by -55.3% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 976%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 2,604%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X kg) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Singapore, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia amounted to +15.3%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Singapore, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia amounted to +21.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 151% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+40.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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, imports increased by +70.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest eggplant supplier to Singapore, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), ninefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.7% per year) and Thailand (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Singapore, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+15.4% per year) and Thailand (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant import price increased by +66.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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