Aubergines market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the aubergine market in Ukraine remained relatively stable, with volumes fluctuating between 68 080 t and 69 502 t. A more pronounced decline occurred in 2021, reducing the market size to 61 997 t, followed by a sharp contraction in 2022 to 33 689 t. The market showed a modest recovery in 2023, reaching 35 123 t.

In 2023, the end of the field aubergine season led to a 47.6% increase in wholesale prices, as greenhouse vegetables, which dominate after the season, carry a higher price tag. This typical seasonal fluctuation was particularly pronounced that year, occurring alongside a slight rise in overall market volume.

New food labeling rules enacted in 2024 require clear information on the country of origin, net weight, and freezing/thawing status for products. These regulations affect the fresh vegetable market, including aubergines, by altering labeling requirements for suppliers and retailers.

Production aubergines Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Ukraine ranked as the 28th largest producer of aubergines from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, aubergine production in Ukraine rebounded. In 2020, Ukraine produced 67 910 tonnes of aubergines, marking a modest increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 66 420 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 8.4%.

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

Exports aubergines to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Aubergine exports from Ukraine peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 5.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 143 tonnes, representing a dramatic year-on-year increase of 117.3%. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 66 tonnes, and the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 70.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus was the primary buyer of Ukrainian aubergines, accounting for 87.8% of total exports in volume, while other trading partners held relatively modest shares.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their trough in 2018, changing by a factor of 8.2 between these years. In 2020, foreign aubergine supplies from Ukraine amounted to 42 000 US dollars, constituting a sharp gain of 78.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 000 US dollars, with the largest annual decline also occurring in 2018 at 87.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Belarus concentrated 78.5% of total exports in value terms, while the remaining volume was distributed among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports aubergines in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

Aubergine shipments to Ukraine from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 1 735 tonnes, remaining virtually unchanged compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 102.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Turkey, Spain, and the Netherlands—together absorbed 81.2% of total aubergine imports to Ukraine in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Aubergine shipments to Ukraine from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 627 000 US dollars, up by 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 109.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (30.6% of imports in value terms), Spain (29.8%), and the Netherlands (18.9%) were the main suppliers of aubergines to Ukraine, together comprising 79.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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