Aubergines market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the aubergines market in Western Asia expanded steadily, with production increasing by over 10% to reach 1 795 тыс. т. This growth was primarily driven by the adoption of modern agricultural techniques, such as winter farming and the use of plastic greenhouses, which significantly boosted yields. Enhanced practices in fertilization, irrigation, and pest control further improved crop quality and output, supporting a rise in overall market volume to 1 885 тыс. т.

After a period of stability in 2021, production and market volume declined in 2022 and 2023, falling to 1 518 тыс. т. The contraction in 2023 was influenced by a sharp increase in agricultural input prices and inflation, which raised production costs and reduced output. In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture launched electronic initiatives to support the agricultural sector, while consumer preferences continued shifting toward organic and healthy produce, and advanced fertilization programs were implemented to enhance crop quality.

Production aubergines in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Western Asia's aubergine production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 795 K t of aubergines, marking a 10.3% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 596 K t, with the largest decline of 2.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Aubergine production in Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 931 M $ US, up by 7.3% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 686 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports aubergines from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Western Asia's aubergine export volume increased. In 2020, exports totaled 26.9 K t, representing a 15.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 23.4 K t, with the largest decline of 13.7% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, aubergines from Western Asia were traded with numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—Russia, Germany, and Bulgaria—collectively accounted for only 25.9% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year contraction, aubergine shipments from Western Asia to abroad increased. In 2020, the region exported 28 944 K $ US of aubergines, which is 12.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 835 K $ US, while the largest decline of 21.7% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, aubergines from Western Asia were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Russia, Germany, and Austria—together represented only 37.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports aubergines to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of aubergines to Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 117.1 K t, showing a 16.3% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.2%, which equates to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 139.9 K t, with the largest increase of 32.6% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017–2020, two main sources—Iran and India—together accounted for 78.8% of total aubergine imports in volume to Western Asia.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, the volume of aubergine imports to Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 43 851 K $ US, reflecting a 31.2% fall from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 63 766 K $ US, while the largest increase of 19.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Iran (58.9% of imports in value terms), India (4.1%), and the Netherlands (2.3%) played leading roles in aubergine imports to Western Asia, jointly accounting for 65.3% of total flows.

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

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