Europe: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Europe

The Europe eggplant market expanded modestly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Eggplant Production in Europe

In value terms, eggplant production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Greece, the Netherlands, Ukraine and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In 2023, the average eggplant yield in Europe fell slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Europe rose significantly to X ha, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to eggplant exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), France (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Austria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Spain, eggplant exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of eggplants (aubergines) in Europe, together resulting at near X% of total imports. Italy (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the UK (X%), Russia (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Romania, Denmark and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform