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Aubergines market in Indonesia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh aubergine market in Indonesia grew from 551.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 617.8 thousand tons by 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by the launch of high-yield, virus-resistant hybrid purple aubergine varieties by PT East West Seed Indonesia, which boosted production quality and volume. Government initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity through superior seeds and technological support further supported this growth. Even the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to fresh produce supply chains in 2020 did not halt the market's upward trajectory, with the statistical monitoring of aubergine seed quality by the Ministry of Agriculture also contributing to stable production.

Market volume continued to increase, reaching 699.2 thousand tons in 2023. The adoption of appropriate technologies like collective cold storage and strict sanitation for small businesses helped preserve aubergine quality from 2021 onward. Regulatory actions by the National Food Agency, establishing safety, quality, and labeling standards for fresh produce, strengthened consumer confidence and market access. Continued development of disease-resistant, high-yielding varieties by PT East West Seed Indonesia and ongoing improvements in cold chain infrastructure sustained production growth, while government programs promoting green economy and digital transformation in the agro-sector provided further support, albeit at a moderating pace of growth in the later years.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Indonesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia 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. 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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, 2018-2025
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 Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia maintained the sixth position globally in terms of aubergine production volume.

Top producers of aubergines, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Indonesia's aubergine production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 676.3 thousand tonnes of aubergines, marking a modest 9.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	7.4%	9.4%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated substantially, with a 3.8-fold difference between the low of 114.2 tonnes in 2019 and the high of 434.5 tonnes in 2020. In 2021, Indonesia's aubergine exports amounted to 229.2 tonnes, showing a dramatic 47.2% year-over-year decline. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 64.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 280.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.2%)	280.4%	(47.2%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan and Malaysia clearly dominated Indonesia's aubergine export structure in volume terms, with other countries collectively accounting for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated considerable volatility during this period. Export values varied widely, with a 7.3-fold difference between the low of 101.7 thousand US dollars in 2019 and the peak of 745.1 thousand US dollars in 2020. In 2021, Indonesia's aubergine exports totalled 185.4 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 75.1% decline compared to the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 76.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 632.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.1%)	632.7%	(75.1%)	(24.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan held the dominant position in Indonesia's aubergine exports in value terms, accounting for 81.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada and Spain dominated the geographical structure of aubergine imports to Indonesia in volume terms, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the country structure of Indonesia's aubergine imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Canada alone accounting for 93.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io