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Aubergines market in Egypt

Aubergines market in Egypt

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the fresh aubergine market in Egypt expanded significantly, with production volume rising from 1.2 million tonnes to 1.8 million tonnes. The initial growth in 2018 and 2019 was supported by the adoption of improved cultivation practices, including a focus on white varieties without purple spots, which enhanced yield and quality as recommended in 2017.

After a slight dip in 2020, production surged to nearly 2.0 million tonnes in 2022, driven by long-term investments in production and export infrastructure, as later evidenced by Egypt's position as a top global exporter of frozen vegetables. Growing domestic demand from urbanization and population growth further fueled this expansion. The market moderated in 2023 but remained well above pre-2022 levels.

Market dynamics were also shaped by distribution improvements, such as the expansion of one-day markets across provinces to streamline supply chains, and a shift towards frozen aubergine consumption due to advanced storage techniques, indicating evolving consumer preferences and market segmentation.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
      2. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Egypt
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production aubergines in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Egypt ranked as the third-largest producer of aubergines from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Egypt produced 1,278 thousand tonnes of aubergines, marking a 5.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,179 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 14.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 14.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(14.3%)14.3%(5.1%)(2.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Egypt's aubergines production value rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1,709 million US dollars, showing a modest 8.2% increase year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 13.8%, with a CAGR of -4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,319 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 33.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 19.7% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(33.5%)19.7%8.2%(4.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Aubergines export volumes from Egypt declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Egypt exported 932 tonnes of aubergines, indicating a sharp 41.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 42.7%, with a CAGR of -16.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(0.8%)(1.7%)(41.2%)(16.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (21.6% of exports in kind), Romania (20.6%), and Russia (14.4%) were the main buyers of Egyptian aubergines, collectively accounting for 56.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Egypt's aubergines export value amounted to 1,246 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 33.0% contraction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 46.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -19.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(23.0%)3.0%(33.0%)(19.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (21.3% of exports in value terms), Romania (19.8%), and Russia (14.4%) together accounted for 55.6% of total exports in value terms, remaining the primary destinations for Egyptian aubergines.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Aubergines import volumes into Egypt increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 tonnes, showing an abrupt 135.6% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 585.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 90.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year98.4%46.7%135.6%90.0%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands and Thailand were the principal sources for imports in kind, with their combined share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Aubergines import volumes into Egypt increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 12 thousand US dollars, amounting to a 131.0% gain relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 525.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 84.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year80.1%50.3%131.0%84.2%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated on the Netherlands and Thailand, which jointly accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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