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Aubergines market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the volume of the fresh or chilled aubergines market in Sub-Saharan Africa grew steadily from 1 193 thousand tons to 1 365 thousand tons. In value terms, the market was more volatile, peaking at 2 063 million US dollars in 2019 before declining and partially recovering in subsequent years.

Shifts in supply chain dynamics and consumer demand influenced market value. In 2021, broader fresh produce market factors such as seasonal production variability and fluctuations in consumer spending power contributed to a decrease in overall market value despite rising volume. The market value rebound in 2022 coincided with reported supply chain challenges, including cold-chain interruptions due to load shedding which increased storage costs, and growing consumer interest in plant-based diets and new culinary trends featuring aubergines.

By 2023, the continued growth in volume was supported by technological and supply chain innovations aimed at improving market access and distribution efficiency. Factors cited for 2024, such as persistent energy supply issues impacting cold storage and the enduring importance of informal markets for distribution, continued to shape the operating environment for fresh produce.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sub-Saharan Africa's aubergine production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 271 K t of aubergines, marking a moderate increase of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	2.2%	4.1%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of aubergine production in Sub-Saharan Africa was 1 870 M $ US, showing a decline of 9.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 780 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 14.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	16.0%	(9.5%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Aubergine exports from Sub-Saharan Africa have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 090 t, representing a sharp decline of 34.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 78.4%, with an annualized rate of 40.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.4%)	(36.6%)	(34.0%)	(40.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for aubergine exports in kind were Belarus, accounting for 56.4% of exports, the United Kingdom with 12.5%, and France at 4.8%. Together, these three countries made up 73.7% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Aubergine export volumes from Sub-Saharan Africa have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 1 603 K $ US worth of aubergines, indicating a steep loss of 42.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 82.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.1%)	(28.0%)	(42.6%)	(43.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was dominated by Belarus and the United Kingdom, which together accounted for 82.5% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Sub-Saharan Africa imported about 270 t of aubergines in 2020, reflecting a moderate decline of 4.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.3%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 247 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 283 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	14.7%	(4.7%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, aubergine imports in kind to Sub-Saharan Africa were spread across many markets. Egypt led with 10.1% of imports, followed by Turkey at 2.0% and Spain at 1.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 13.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's aubergine import value reached 482 K $ US, showing a contraction of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 20.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a rise of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	4.9%	(15.0%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of aubergines to Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms were Egypt, with 50.2% of imports, Turkey at 4.4%, and Lebanon at 1.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.4% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io