United Arab Emirates: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The eggplant market in the United Arab Emirates declined notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -22.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, eggplant production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 276% against the previous year. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in the United Arab Emirates contracted slightly to X tons per ha, waning by -1.7% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area of eggplants (aubergines) in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X ha, with an increase of 21% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 158%. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, eggplant exports from the United Arab Emirates shrank dramatically to X tons, dropping by -64.7% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sri Lanka (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) constituted the largest markets for eggplant exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +78.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 227% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, eggplant imports into the United Arab Emirates fell significantly to X tons, reducing by -72.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 347% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 185%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 25% of total imports. Egypt, Turkey, India, South Africa and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +78.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+5.8% per year) and Egypt (+20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average eggplant import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 214% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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