In 2023, China dominated global eggplant production with a substantial 65.65% share, followed by India at 22.46%. Egypt, Iran, and Indonesia contributed moderate shares, while European and other Asian countries like Italy and Japan had marginal outputs. The United States and various African and Middle Eastern countries filled out the lower production ranks. China's production grew by 2.58% year-on-year, while India increased slightly by 0.92%. Notable increases were seen in emerging producers like Kazakhstan, Mexico, and Niger, suggesting potential shifts in global dynamics.
Future trends to watch in eggplant production include:
- Continued dominance of China and India, though with attentiveness to environmental and policy changes that could affect output.
- Potential growth in African countries like Mali and Niger could diversify global production sources.
- Expansion in Middle Eastern countries such as Morocco and Oman, focusing on technology-driven agricultural advances.
Top countries in Eggplants Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 65.65 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 22.46 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Egypt | 2.04 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iran | 1.17 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 1.03 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.5 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 0.47 | 2023 | -1.59% | -1.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Philippines | 0.44 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.43 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 0.36 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.73% | View data |
