South-Eastern Asia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian eggplant market expanded to $X in 2023, growing 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, eggplant production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of eggplant production was Indonesia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Philippines (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Indonesia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

The average eggplant yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly 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.

The eggplant harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Eggplant exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Malaysia prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Malaysia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Thailand (X%) and Indonesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Thailand (X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a X% share.

In Malaysia, eggplant exports expanded 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: Thailand (X% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

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 Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Eggplant Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, eggplant imports dropped remarkably 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 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Singapore (X tons) represented the major importer of eggplants (aubergines), achieving X% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Brunei Darussalam (X%).

Imports into Singapore increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Brunei Darussalam (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brunei Darussalam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Brunei Darussalam increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Singapore, eggplant imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform