The forecasted import of fresh or chilled aubergines to the US shows a steady increase from 90.893 million kilograms in 2024 to 98.728 million kilograms in 2028. In 2023, imports stood at 89.0 million kilograms, indicating an upward trend. Year-on-year variations are mild, ranging between 2.2% to 1.9% across the forecasted period, reflecting stable growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2.1%, suggesting consistent market expansion.
Future trends to watch include changing consumer preferences, potential trade policy shifts, and climatic impacts on aubergine production in export countries. These factors may influence import volumes and require close monitoring.