Sri Lanka: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan eggplant market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable 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, consumption decreased by -8.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, eggplant production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Sri Lanka amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% 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 lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Sri Lanka rose modestly to X ha in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) exported from Sri Lanka dropped rapidly to X kg, falling by -99.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 424% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 382%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), Australia (X kg) and Bahrain (X kg) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Sri Lanka, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of -21.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Sri Lanka were Australia ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising 62% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of -17.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Oman (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported into Sri Lanka skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 163% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,447%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 462% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X kg) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +102.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Lebanon ($X) were the largest eggplant suppliers to Sri Lanka.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +138.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +160.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 105% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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