Australia and Oceania: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After three years of growth, the eggplant market in Australia and Oceania decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted significant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, eggplant production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of eggplant production was Fiji (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by New Caledonia (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Fiji amounted to X%.

In 2023, the average eggplant yield in Australia and Oceania reduced modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on 2022. In general, the yield, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted modestly 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 Australia and Oceania shrank to X ha, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were exported in Australia and Oceania; picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports surged to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated strong 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Fiji dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Australia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Fiji decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Fiji, eggplant exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (X%).

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Eggplant imports reached X tons in 2023, surging by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Marshall Islands (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Marshall Islands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Marshall Islands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Marshall Islands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In New Zealand, eggplant imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase 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 import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Marshall Islands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform