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Aubergines market in Hong Kong

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The aubergine market in Hong Kong expanded in 2019, reaching a volume of 2 146 tons, which represented a 7% increase from the previous year. This peak was followed by a multi-year downturn that reduced the overall market size.

A significant decline of over 8% occurred in 2021, pulling the market down to 1 929 tons. The contraction continued at a slower pace in 2022 and 2023, with the market settling at 1 892 tons by the end of the period.

Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout these years, fluctuating between 265 and 275 tons annually, indicating that changes in import volumes were the primary driver behind the market's fluctuations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hong Kong
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong 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, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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. 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 Hong Kong

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Hong Kong's eggplant production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 271.7 tonnes of eggplants, representing a slight reduction of 1.2% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 275.5 tonnes, which was a modest increase of 0.2% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(0.2%)	(1.2%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of eggplants in Hong Kong reached 1,962 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 25.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 35.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.3%	(11.1%)	25.0%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Hong Kong

Exports in kind, t

The export market for eggplants from Hong Kong showed an unstable trend during the observed period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 tonnes and peaked in 2017, representing a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 1 tonne, marking a sharp increase of 132.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 48.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.0%)	(48.1%)	132.1%	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Macao was the almost exclusive buyer of eggplants from Hong Kong, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited volatility over the observed period. Volumes reached their minimum in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020, showing a 2.9-fold increase between these years. In 2020, export value reached 4 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp uptick of 193.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 53.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(53.8%)	193.4%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Macao effectively monopolized the export value of eggplants from Hong Kong, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Hong Kong

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, imported eggplant volumes in Hong Kong declined. In 2020, import volume reached 1,834 tonnes, amounting to a slight decrease of 2.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,871 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.2%	8.3%	(2.0%)	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China dominated the import structure in volume terms, accounting for 72.1% of total flows, while other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Volumes reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Hong Kong imported eggplants valued at 2,326 thousand US dollars, showing a contraction of 5.4% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 71.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.1%	9.0%	(5.4%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Thailand, Japan, and China were the primary suppliers of eggplants to Hong Kong in value terms. Thailand accounted for 45.7% of imports, Japan for 32.8%, and China for 15.2%, jointly representing 93.7% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io