Thailand: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Thailand

The Thai eggplant market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Thailand

In value terms, eggplant production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Thailand stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average eggplant 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 Thailand was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Thailand

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -0.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Thailand, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +100.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+23.3% per year) and Myanmar (+156.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Thailand were Singapore ($X), Myanmar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +179.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 Australia (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) increased by 124% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 38,991% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 6,142%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X kg) was the main supplier of eggplant to Thailand, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan stood at +14.5%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Thailand, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan totaled +24.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 825% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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