Aubergines market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh aubergines in Dominica gradually decreased from 489 t to 464 t, reflecting a mild downward trend amid annual fluctuations. The most notable contraction occurred in 2020, when volume fell by 3.3% to 464 t, followed by a partial recovery in 2021. In contrast, the market value rose consistently over the same period, from 1.2 million US dollars to 1.7 million US dollars, indicating higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable produce despite the lower physical quantity supplied.

In 2024, Dominica's economy expanded by 3.5%, supported by strong wholesale and retail activity that can influence fresh produce demand. The government prioritized developing agricultural framework documents to make the sector more market-driven and sustainable, while the Ministry of Agriculture worked to expand production of other vegetables like white potatoes, demonstrating active state involvement in strengthening local food systems.

Production aubergines in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Dominica's eggplant production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 477.8 tonnes of eggplants, marking a slight contraction of 2.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Dominica's eggplant production value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 483 thousand US dollars, representing a gain of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 19.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 239 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 0.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 with an 11.5% rise.

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

Exports aubergines from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, the volume of eggplants exported from Dominica reached 14 272 kilograms, up by 9.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 032 kilograms, and the maximum was in 2018 at 14 584 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.6% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda accounted for 52.7% of exports in kind, Montserrat for 15.8%, and the British Virgin Islands for 9.3%. Together, these three destinations comprised 77.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Exported eggplant volumes from Dominica have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 44 291 US dollars, representing a notable gain of 21.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Antigua and Barbuda represented 53.5% of exports in value terms, Montserrat 15.3%, and the British Virgin Islands 9.8%. Collectively, these three markets formed the core of exports, accounting for 78.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports aubergines to Dominica

Market research indicates that there were no imports of eggplants in Dominica from 2017 to 2020.