Countries by Eggplant production

Eggplants are a significant crop worldwide due to their versatility and nutritional benefits, including being low in calories and rich in vitamins. They thrive in warm climates, commonly found in regions with mild winters and hot, dry summers. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) database, the latest available data show global production figures for 2023.

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Map of countries by Eggplant production

Global Eggplant Production

The global eggplant production reached around 61 million tonnes in 2023. Since 1961, production has exhibited overall growth, with substantial increases in recent decades. Comparing the data from 1961, where production was around 7 million tonnes, to the current figures of 2023, there has been a significant expansion. China and India lead the market, accounting for a major portion of the total production.

Eggplant Production by Country

  • China: With approximately 37 million tonnes, China leads the world in eggplant production.
  • India: Producing around 13 million tonnes, India is the second-largest eggplant producer globally.
  • Egypt: Egypt contributes significantly with nearly 1.9 million tonnes.
  • Turkey: Turkey follows with a production of around 818 thousand tonnes.
  • Canada: According to FAO stats, Canada does not produce eggplants, as it is not listed as a producer.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 37,459,233.66 26.874 804,381 46.569
India 12,792,000 9.571 681,000 18.784
Egypt 1,859,438.54 19.072 63,468 29.297
Turkey 817,591 9.577 16,662 49.069
Indonesia 699,896.32 2.641 49,458 14.151
Bangladesh 681,196 4.125 54,903 12.407
Iran 596,545.04 7.297 19,193 31.081
Italy 317,980 5.261 9,730 32.68
Japan 282,455.2 2.233 7,844 36.009
Spain 260,410 5.581 3,570 72.944
Philippines 238,597.15 2.242 22,006 10.842
Uzbekistan 225,580.72 6.908 7,015 32.157
Algeria 220,055.06 5.172 6,840 32.172
Pakistan 139,229 0.69 8,500 16.38
Sri Lanka 135,087 6.3 11,095 12.175
Kazakhstan 130,758.49 7.156 5,454 23.975
Syria 129,877 7.103 7,361 17.644
Saudi Arabia 118,955.65 3.56 4,043 29.423
Morocco 109,319 3.144 4,054 26.966
Mali 105,635 5.528 6,641 15.906
United States of America 98,706.12 0.301 2,654 37.191
Mexico 90,457.19 0.725 1,710 52.899
Azerbaijan 90,432.7 9.136 4,315 20.958
Sudan 88,411.45 2.167 11,673 7.574
Côte d'Ivoire 86,470.45 3.472 16,000 5.404
Rwanda 82,713.65 6.892 8,627 9.588
Jordan 74,087 7.241 1,334 55.537
Romania 64,850 3.322 4,460 14.54
Iraq 63,170 1.606 4,149 15.225
The Netherlands 60,000 3.478 120 500
Armenia 56,400.2 18.991 1,495 37.726
Palestinian Territories 55,962.78 12.3 1,090 51.342
Ghana 51,399.02 1.736 6,497 7.911
North Korea 49,942.02 1.95 5,681 8.791
Guyana 48,066.36 61.448 231 208.079
Israel 43,447 4.877 1,164 37.326
Greece 41,420 3.847 930 44.538
France 40,690 0.605 1,410 28.858
Malaysia 39,644.83 1.214 2,684 14.771
Malawi 36,663.31 2.045 1,136 32.274
Oman 36,349 7.254 939 38.71
Taiwan 33,988 1.442 1,336 25.44
Albania 33,228.5 11.577 1,157 28.72
Ukraine 32,680 0.773 2,400 13.617
Dominican Republic 29,335.97 2.858 4,100 7.155
Lebanon 25,850.95 4.242 1,348 19.177
United Arab Emirates 21,517.25 2.255 600 35.862
Thailand 21,066.31 0.305 717 29.381
Honduras 19,328.29 2.145 554 34.889
Kuwait 19,300 4.566 259 74.517
Venezuela 16,199.27 0.509 1,411 11.481
Niger 16,018.28 0.746 753 21.273
Portugal 15,730 1.529 220 71.5
Colombia 14,918.2 0.299 1,339 11.141
Belgium 12,280 1.076 30 409.333
Qatar 10,784 4.401 225 47.929
Bulgaria 10,240 1.452 360 28.444
Australia 8,698 0.347 400 21.745
Fiji 8,651 9.776 433 19.979
Moldova 6,202 1.747 1,005 6.171
South Korea 5,035.89 0.098 298 16.899
Georgia 5,000 1.341 1,351 3.701
Mauritius 4,860 3.842 362 13.425
Yemen 4,605.45 0.159 598 7.701
Senegal 4,361.32 0.277 431 10.119
Congo-Brazzaville 2,659.08 0.492 266 9.997
Bahrain 2,500 1.671 31 80.645
Libya 2,467.58 0.381 131 18.836
Poland 2,400 0.062 200 12
Cameroon 2,203.1 0.093 338 6.518
Serbia 2,055.27 0.294 100 20.553
Madagascar 1,814.07 0.069 436 4.161
Croatia 1,680 0.401 70 24
Cyprus 1,460 1.708 30 48.667
Austria 1,240 0.14 10 124
Hungary 1,200 0.123 40 30
Trinidad and Tobago 1,051 0.775 192 5.474
Macedonia 973.21 0.469 53 18.362
Haiti 863.8 0.078 67 12.893
Malta 792 1.665 28 28.286
Tunisia 710.84 0.062 51 13.938
Kyrgyzstan 642.92 0.102 300 2.143
Dominica 498.5 6.992 100 4.985
Jamaica 405 0.148 32 12.656
Peru 372.3 0.012 30 12.41
Slovenia 320 0.155 20 16
Brunei 289.88 0.686 36 8.052
Bhutan 163.53 0.225 57 2.869
Slovakia 110 0.02 10 11
Gabon 101.88 0.049 20 5.094
Costa Rica 98.13 0.02 19 5.165
Antigua and Barbuda 82.18 0.952 14 5.87
Djibouti 60.8 0.058 2 30.4
Sweden 20 0.002 0 ∞
Nauru 0.58 0.058 0 ∞

Top Eggplant Producing Countries by Share

  • China: A staggering 61.6% of the world's eggplant production comes from China, underscoring its dominant position.
  • India: Holding 21% of global production, India is a major player in the eggplant market.
  • Egypt: Contributing 3.1%, Egypt is among the notable producers.
  • Turkey: With 1.34% of the global share, Turkey plays a role in worldwide production.
  • Other Countries: Although Canada does not produce eggplant, other countries make up the remaining percentage of the global production.

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