Central Asia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian eggplant market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Central Asia

In value terms, eggplant production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%).

The average eggplant yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the eggplant yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the eggplant harvested area in Central Asia amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 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 Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded decline in shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of eggplants (aubergines) in Central Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Turkmenistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest eggplant supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, overseas purchases of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant imports rose slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkmenistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported eggplants (aubergines) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, eggplant import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform