South-Eastern Asia: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian eggplant market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Eggplant Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 71%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant production, comprising approx. 70% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Philippines (X tons), threefold.

In Indonesia, eggplant production increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (+1.4% per year) and Thailand (-1.6% per year).

The average eggplant yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly 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 eggplant harvested area in South-Eastern Asia shrank to X ha, waning by -2.4% on the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 5%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Eggplant exports fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by -4.1% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +79.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 21%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malaysia prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), committing a 5.6% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Malaysia stood at +2.1%. At the same time, Thailand (+36.5%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+18.7%) and Vietnam (+16.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Indonesia (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (+7.5 p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+4.4 p.p.) and Thailand (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Indonesia (-16.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Malaysia amounted to +3.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+23.3% per year) and Indonesia (-16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Eggplant imports contracted to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Singapore was the key importer of eggplants (aubergines) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 76% of total imports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Brunei Darussalam (X tons). All these countries together took near 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant imports into Singapore stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Brunei Darussalam (+23.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brunei Darussalam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +23.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Malaysia (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brunei Darussalam (+8.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-9.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

In Singapore, eggplant imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-8.7% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+15.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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