Export News
28-03-2025
Global exports of fresh or chilled eggplants reached a total value of $629.1 million in 2023.
Over a five-year period, the total export value for eggplants increased by 16.3%, rising from $540.7 million in 2019. On a year-over-year basis, the value of eggplants exported globally grew by 6.7%, compared to $589.7 million in 2022.
While international trade classifies eggplants as vegetables, botanists consider them fruits. Regardless of classification, eggplants remain a popular savory ingredient in many vegetable-based dishes worldwide.
The top five highest-earning exporters of eggplants in 2023 were Spain, the Netherlands, Mexico, the United States, and Iran. Together, these nations generated 77.3% of total global eggplant export revenues, indicating a highly concentrated market.
From a regional standpoint, European suppliers led global eggplant exports, generating $385.4 million, or 61.3% of the total market share. North American exporters followed at 21.2%, while Asian suppliers accounted for 14.3% of total sales. Smaller contributions came from Latin America (1.9%) excluding Mexico, Africa (1.1%), and Oceania (0.2%), with Fiji and Australia as key contributors.
For classification purposes, the Harmonized Tariff System (HS) code for fresh or chilled eggplants is 070930. The term aubergine is also commonly used in place of eggplant.
Breakdown of Eggplant Exports by Country
1. Spain: $222.8 million (35.4% of global exports)
2. Netherlands: $99.8 million (15.9%)
3. Mexico: $89.8 million (14.3%)
4. United States: $37.6 million (6%)
5. Iran: $36.2 million (5.7%)
6. Belgium: $22.3 million (3.6%)
7. Türkiye: $21 million (3.3%)
8. France: $15.46 million (2.5%)
9. China: $12.2 million (1.9%)
10. Italy: $11.3 million (1.8%)
11. Honduras: $9.3 million (1.5%)
12. Malaysia: $7 million (1.1%)
13. Canada: $5.9 million (0.9%)
14. Poland: $3.5 million (0.6%)
15. Germany: $3.3 million (0.5%)
Together, these 15 leading countries accounted for 95% of all global eggplant exports in 2023.
Fastest-Growing and Declining Eggplant Exporters
Among the top exporters, the fastest-growing eggplant suppliers in 2023 (compared to 2022) were:
· Belgium: +65.9%
· Poland: +40.9%
· France: +13.5%
· Iran: +13.2%
Conversely, Canada (-5.6%) and China (-4.7%) recorded year-over-year declines in international eggplant sales.
Major Eggplant Exporting Companies
Data from Tendata, a global trade platform, highlights major eggplant exporters, including those supplying fresh, organic, and processed eggplants.
1. CÔNG TY PHÁT TRIỂN KINH TẾ DUYÊN HẢI COFIDEC (11.99%, $9.96 million)
2. GRUPO DOBLE RR AGRICULTORES (8.98%, $7.46 million)
3. KALASH SEEDS PRIVATE LIMITED (6.22%, $5.17 million)
4. CÔNG TY TNHH AGRIEX (4.04%, $3.35 million)
5. CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN THỦY SẢN BẠC LIÊU (3.62%, $3.01 million)
6. CÔNG TY TRÁCH NHIỆM HỮU HẠN HATCHANDO VIỆT NAM (3.18%, $2.65 million)
7. AGRICOLA LA CAPILLA (2.88%, $2.39 million)
8. CEUTA PRODUCE (1.63%, $1.35 million)
9. ENA AMERICA (1.53%, $1.28 million)
10. KORHAN SERA PAZARLAMA VE DIŞ TİCARET A.Ş. (1.53%, $1.27 million)
Trade Data: Tendata has accumulated 10 billion+ trade transaction details
from 228+ countries and regions, supporting one-click query of major import and
export countries, customer distribution, product volume and price, etc., which
helps import and export enterprises to accurately understand the global market
and the trade environment of the target market.
Business Data: Tendata has a total of 500 million+ in-depth enterprise data, involving 198 countries and 230+ industry segments, covering the current operation status, financial information, product information, business relationships, intellectual property rights, etc. The data is fine, which makes it easy to assess the real strength of the target customers in depth, and expand the potential customer base.
Internet Data: Tendata's total of 850 million+ contact data, integrating social media, Collingwood, emails and other multi-channel contacts, helps to reach key contacts of enterprises with one click and improve the efficiency of customer development, as well as news and public opinion monitoring, which helps to grasp the Internet information in a timely manner.
Category
Leave Message for Demo Request or Questions