CIS: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in CIS

The CIS eggplant market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in CIS

In value terms, eggplant production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average eggplant yield in the CIS was estimated at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 totaled X ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022. The total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, eggplant harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in CIS

Eggplant exports declined notably to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports declined dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented the major exporters of eggplants (aubergines) in the CIS, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Armenia (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant supplying countries in the CIS were Armenia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Armenia (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%), Armenia (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Belarus (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Azerbaijan (X p.p.), Armenia (X p.p.), Moldova (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In Russia, eggplant imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform