Aubergines market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled aubergines in Austria experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 4 586 t in 2018, it dipped to 4 426 t the following year before rising significantly to 5 074 t in 2020. The market stabilized around 5 000 t for the next three years, reaching 5 129 t in 2023. In value terms, the market grew from 7.4 million USD in 2018 to 9.2 million USD in 2023, with a notable increase in 2020 followed by relative stability.

Entering 2024, the market was influenced by several developments. Europe-wide weak yields for fruit and vegetables affected supply conditions. New EU marketing standard regulations, set to take effect in 2025, were announced, aiming to improve consumer information and reduce food waste. Concurrently, technological advances in cooling and modified atmosphere packaging improved the shelf life of fresh produce, while the broader organic food sector in Europe continued to expand.

Production aubergines in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Austria's aubergine production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 420 tonnes of aubergines, marking a 21.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 33.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's aubergine production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 679 thousand US dollars, up 31.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 44.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports aubergines from Austria

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Austria's aubergine exports declined. In 2020, the country exported 417 tonnes, down 35.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.2%, with an average annual rate of 1.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 647 tonnes, while the largest rise occurred in 2018 with a 52.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the top markets for Austria's aubergine exports by volume. Germany accounted for 56.2% of exports, Slovenia for 19.0%, and the Netherlands for 7.6%, together making up 82.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of gains, Austria's aubergine exports fell. In 2020, exports totaled 786 thousand US dollars, a 30.5% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.5%, with an annualized rate of 3.7%. The highest value was in 2019 at 1 131 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 55.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Austria's aubergine exports by value. Germany represented 55.0% of exports, Slovenia 17.5%, and the Netherlands 8.0%, collectively accounting for 80.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports aubergines to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria imported 4 070 tonnes of aubergines in 2020, a 4.3% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.6%, with an average annual growth of 1.5%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 4 071 tonnes, while the largest decrease was in 2019 at 4.1%, and the biggest increase was also in 2018 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Turkey, and Italy were the main sources for Austria's aubergine imports by volume. Spain contributed 39.1% of imports, Turkey 27.4%, and Italy 13.6%, together representing 80.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria imported aubergines worth 7 194 thousand US dollars in 2020, a strong increase of 14.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 12.7%, with an annualized rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 6 261 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain, Turkey, and Italy were the primary markets for Austria's aubergine imports by value. Spain accounted for 43.4% of imports, Turkey for 21.3%, and Italy for 16.3%, together making up 81.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020