The global eggplant production landscape is strongly dominated by China, with India as a distant second. Both countries showed modest growth rates from 2023 to 2024. Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia experienced substantial production boosts, while countries such as Iran and Japan observed declines. Other notable increases were seen in Syria, Iraq, and Qatar. Eastern European and some Middle Eastern countries like Romania, Jordan, and Cyprus faced declines. African and smaller island nations had mixed growth trajectories, highlighting regional disparities.
Future trends to watch will include the impact of technological advancements in farming, climate change effects on crop yield, and shifting dietary patterns toward plant-based foods fostering demand. Regional economic policies and international trade agreements may also shape production dynamics.
Top countries in Eggplants Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 11,283,000 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 3,773,000 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Egypt | 375,070 | 2023 | +0.81% | +2.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 198,590 | 2023 | +1.88% | +4.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bangladesh | 178,290 | 2023 | +3.02% | +3.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iran | 166,080 | 2023 | -1.19% | -0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 87,740 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Uzbekistan | 80,330 | 2023 | +13.3% | +30.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 79,500 | 2023 | +1.7% | +3.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 78,890 | 2023 | -1.79% | -1.69% | View data |
