Venezuela: Eggplant Market 2025

Eggplant Market Size in Venezuela

The Venezuelan eggplant market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 -1.1% against 2020 indices. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Venezuela

In value terms, eggplant production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion 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, production decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Eggplant production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Venezuela declined to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 9.9%. The eggplant yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 Venezuela amounted to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant harvested area decreased by -7.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by 0.2% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period 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 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba stood at +5.5%.

In value terms, Aruba ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Aruba totaled +4.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 4.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Aruba.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Aruba amounted to -0.9% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Venezuela

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main supplier of eggplant to Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Dominican Republic amounted to +71.5%.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Dominican Republic amounted to +69.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 44% 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.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +14.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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