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Aubergines market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the aubergine market in Middle Africa expanded gradually, with volume rising from 4 941 t to 5 067 t. This growth was supported by Cameroon's adoption of a framework law on food security in 2018, which created a regulatory foundation to strengthen local agricultural production, including aubergines. Additionally, global demand for aubergines was rising, with world exports increasing by 6.81% in 2020, encouraging local output to meet both domestic and export opportunities.

The market experienced a slight contraction to 5 010 t in 2021, coinciding with a stagnation in global harvested area for aubergines and a dip in worldwide exports, which constrained available supply. A recovery to 5 040 t followed in 2022, partly because reduced regional exports allowed more produce to remain domestically. However, volume dipped again to 5 021 t in 2023 as tax amendments introduced in Cameroon's 2024 finance law raised production and distribution costs, while a simultaneous jump in exports to 26 t further reduced local availability.

In 2024, aubergine trade intensified with imports reaching 81 t and exports 75 t, reflecting greater integration into global markets. Government initiatives to bolster food security and a worldwide consumer shift toward fresh, local vegetables continued to shape the landscape, even as global aubergine harvested area remained flat.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Middle Africa

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

Aubergine production in Middle Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 5 084 tonnes of aubergines, marking a 1.4% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3 632 kg, then peaked in 2017, showing a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 17 508 kg of aubergines, representing a sharp increase of 376.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 82.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.3%)	1.2%	376.3%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the dominant buyer of aubergines from Middle Africa, accounting for 87.8% of total exports in kind, while other countries shared the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Foreign aubergine supplies from Middle Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 1 771 US dollars, marking a significant drop of 15.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 42.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.3%)	(18.7%)	(15.7%)	(16.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France (53.4% of exports in value terms), the Bahamas (13.6%), and Singapore (7.4%) played leading roles in the value-based exports of aubergines from Middle Africa, jointly accounting for 74.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports bottomed in 2020 at approximately 1 413 kg and peaked in 2019 at 6 017 kg, showing a 4.3-fold difference. In 2020, Middle Africa's aubergine imports reflected a sharp fall of 76.5% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 157.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.9%	157.2%	(76.5%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, South Africa (18.2% of imports in kind), Portugal (16.1%), and Lebanon (7.0%) were the largest but not dominant suppliers of aubergines to Middle Africa, together accounting for 41.3% of total imports in kind amid a broad range of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Noticeable fluctuations were observed in market performance during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 879 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 10 059 US dollars, showing a 5.4-fold variation. In 2020, Middle Africa's aubergine import volume was 81.3% lower than in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 31.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.6%	20.7%	(81.3%)	(33.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, South Africa (34.9% of imports in value terms), Portugal (29.6%), and France (6.9%) led the ranking of suppliers of aubergines to Middle Africa, with their combined share reaching 71.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io