Aubergines market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the aubergine market in Eastern Europe maintained a relatively stable volume between 198 900 and 208 600 tonnes. This period saw the active development of greenhouse production, beginning in 2018 and expanding further by 2021 through investments by major agricultural holdings. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted logistics and supply chains, which reduced imports and bolstered interest in domestic production.

In 2022, the market volume dropped sharply to 163 300 tonnes, primarily due to geopolitical tensions that severely affected logistics and supply chains, leading to a significant decline in domestic production. The following year, the market recovered to 170 400 tonnes, supported by increased imports from Middle Eastern countries and continued growth in greenhouse vegetable production.

Production aubergines in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, aubergine production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased in 2020. That year, the region produced 171.9 thousand tonnes of aubergines, marking a moderate 5.1% improvement over 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 163.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Aubergine production value in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rose for the second consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 244.5 million US dollars, representing a significant 15.9% increase compared to 2019. Despite this recent growth, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 203.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports aubergines from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

Aubergine exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The region exported 4 527 tonnes, showing a sharp 27.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 35%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 262 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (accounting for 1.3% of exports in volume), Latvia (1.0%), and Lithuania (0.9%) were the top buyers of aubergines from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, these three countries represented 3.1% of total export volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Aubergine export value from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports stood at 6 439 thousand US dollars, down by 20.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (3.3% of export value), Latvia (2.0%), and Lithuania (1.6%) were among the largest buyers of aubergines from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, even combined, they represented just 6.9% of total export value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports aubergines to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

Aubergine imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 35 396 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 15.0% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 745 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, aubergines were imported into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from many countries. Even the largest suppliers—Spain, Turkey, and China—together represented only 41.4% of total import volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Aubergine import value into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import volume amounted to 45 488 thousand US dollars, marking a notable 21.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 22.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 60 993 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, aubergines were supplied to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Spain, Turkey, and China—together represented only 44.6% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020