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Aubergines market in SADC

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The SADC aubergine market expanded from 33 651 t in 2018 to 35 959 t in 2019, a 6.9% increase. This growth aligned with a noted rise in global demand for fresh aubergines, including increased US exports, which may have stimulated regional production to meet both domestic and international needs.

After a contraction to 34 237 t in 2020, the market stabilized and saw gradual growth, reaching 34 489 t in 2021 and 34 748 t in 2022. By 2021, emerging reports indicated rising vegetable prices within SADC, reflecting underlying supply-demand tensions that supported market volume.

A more pronounced recovery occurred in 2023, with the market volume climbing 4.1% to 36 188 t. This upturn was supported by stronger consumer preference for fresh, organic, and locally sourced produce, alongside the adoption of new farming technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming, which enhanced production efficiency.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

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

SADC's aubergine production experienced a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2020, production reached 34 149 tonnes, marking a modest decrease of 4.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production increased by 8.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 769 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	6.6%	(4.5%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 6.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 23 tonnes of aubergines, reflecting a significant year-on-year decline of 63.8%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 108 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 518.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	518.7%	(40.4%)	(63.8%)	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands (2.9% of exports in kind), Canada (1.3%), and France (0.9%) formed the main group of destinations for SADC's aubergine exports, with a combined share of 5.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, aubergine exports from SADC amounted to 203.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 48.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 47.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 19.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 397.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 59.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.6%)	59.7%	(48.7%)	(19.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The data for 2017-2020 indicates that SADC's aubergine exports in value terms were not concentrated on a few key destinations. The Netherlands (32.2% of exports in value terms), France (7.6%), and Switzerland (4.3%) jointly accounted for 44.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to SADC

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, SADC's aubergine imports declined. In 2020, imports reached 112 tonnes, down by 56.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 42.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 17.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 255 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	21.7%	(56.0%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Egypt (23.6% of imports in kind), Turkey (4.5%), and Special Categories (2.7%) together accounted for 30.8% of total aubergine imports to SADC, remaining the main sources of supply.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC imported 286.3 thousand US dollars worth of aubergines, corresponding to an abrupt decline of 46.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 44.8%, with an average annual decline rate of 18.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 532.5 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	8.1%	(46.2%)	(18.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, three principal markets — Egypt, Turkey, and France — together accounted for 66.9% of total aubergine imports to SADC in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io