Hong Kong SAR, China: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2023, the Hong Kong eggplant market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, eggplant production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Hong Kong SAR reached X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of eggplants (aubergines) production in Hong Kong SAR reduced to X ha, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

Eggplant exports from Hong Kong SAR skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Macao SAR (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Macao SAR totaled X%.

In value terms, Macao SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Macao SAR amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Macao SAR.

From 2013 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Azerbaijan amounted to X% per year.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2023, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Hong Kong SAR; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports shrank to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of eggplant to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Hong Kong SAR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform