Aubergines market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The aubergines market in Eastern Asia expanded from 2018 to 2019, with volume growing by over 3% to approach 36 million tons. This rise was driven by national agricultural restructuring and cost-reduction policies, which encouraged farmers to increase cultivation areas, alongside continuous improvements in farming technology that boosted productivity.

Supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a market contraction of roughly 3% in 2020, although supportive government measures helped limit the decline. Recovery followed from 2021, supported by the broader rollout of advanced agricultural techniques and programs focused on enhancing product quality, which stabilized and then gently raised volumes.

In the following years, the sector saw wider adoption of smart farming solutions like intelligent irrigation and pest monitoring systems, aiming to raise yields sustainably. By 2024, climate-induced production volatility and growing consumer preference for healthy, eco-certified produce became key influences, prompting the development of new nutritious varieties and stronger production-distribution linkages.

Production aubergines in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Eastern Asia's aubergine production volume declined. In 2020, the region produced 34 845 K t of aubergines, marking a moderate drop of 3.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 947 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Aubergine production in Eastern Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 45 528 M $ US, showing an advance of 4.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 40 333 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 8.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports aubergines from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Aubergine exports from Eastern Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 16 132 t of aubergines, representing a moderate contraction of 6.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 20 880 t, which also saw the largest increase of 33.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 17.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam were the main destinations for Eastern Asia's aubergine exports in kind. Russia accounted for 23.3% of exports, Kazakhstan for 2.1%, and Vietnam for 1.1%. Together, these three countries represented 26.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Eastern Asia exported 21 078 K $ US worth of aubergines, showing little change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 9.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 24 173 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 25.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 13.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam consistently remained the primary destinations for Eastern Asia's aubergine exports in value terms. Russia held a 22.2% share, Kazakhstan 1.3%, and Vietnam 0.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 24.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports aubergines to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Asia's aubergine imports reached 1 813 t, representing a 15.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 229 t, which also saw the largest increase of 56.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 29.7%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Thailand was the principal supplier of aubergines to Eastern Asia, accounting for 10.4% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Eastern Asia's aubergine import volume declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 025 K $ US, down by 7.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 38.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 266 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 48.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand, Australia, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Eastern Asia's aubergine imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 31.6% of imports, Australia for 2.0%, and the Netherlands for 1.6%. Together, these three countries represented 35.2% of total import flows.

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

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