Aubergines market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Ghana's aubergine market volume remained stable, hovering around 51 400 metric tons annually. During this period, international demand for Ghanaian aubergines grew significantly, with exports surging by 437.5% between 2017 and 2019, reaching key markets like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. While export prices dropped sharply in 2020, indicating broader market disruptions, domestic production and market size were largely unaffected.

The market expanded notably in 2021, with production rising to 53 713 metric tons and market volume increasing by 4.35% to 53 643 metric tons. This growth was supported by the implementation of the Ghana Agricultural Investment Plan (2018-2021), which included irrigation development projects to bolster vegetable production. Concurrently, rising health consciousness and an expanding middle-income population began driving higher domestic consumption of fresh produce like aubergines.

After the 2021 peak, market volume experienced slight declines in 2022 and 2023, settling at 52 773 metric tons. This dip occurred despite a third consecutive year of rising exports, reaching 155 metric tons in 2023. Post-harvest losses, linked to persistent challenges in cold storage and transportation infrastructure, limited the volume available for the domestic market. In response, both government and private sector initiatives accelerated, such as investments in solar-powered cold rooms and the launch of the Ghana Green Finance Facility in 2024, aiming to improve supply chain efficiency and support farmers.

Production aubergines in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

In 2020, Ghana produced 51 428 tonnes of aubergines, showing minimal change compared to 2019. The largest production increase occurred in 2018, at 0.1%.

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

Exports aubergines from Ghana

Exports in kind, kg

Aubergine exports from Ghana experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana exported 22 048 kg of aubergines, representing a 49.0% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 43 242 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 287.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for Ghana's aubergine exports, accounting for 70.7% of total export volume. Other countries shared the remaining portion.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of aubergine exports showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 9.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana's aubergine exports were valued at 27.3 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 74.8% decline from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 108.7 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 574.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States consistently represented 71.3% of Ghana's total aubergine export value, indicating strong market concentration. The remaining value was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports aubergines to Ghana

Imports in kind, kg

Aubergine imports into Ghana showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 53-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana imported 20 kg of aubergines, representing a 94.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 057 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 62.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ghana in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon was the leading source of aubergine imports to Ghana, accounting for 74.7% of total import volume. Other countries supplied the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of aubergine imports into Ghana exhibited significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 6.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana's aubergine imports were valued at 0.1 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 77.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.8 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 87.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Lebanon were the dominant suppliers of aubergines to Ghana, together accounting for 95.9% of total import value. Other partners contributed minimally to the remaining share.

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

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