China Leads Global Eggplant Production with 38.3 Mt

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Abstract

Eggplant production is of global importance, and the latest data for 2022 reveals that China is the largest producer. China’s production reaches 38.3 Mt, standing out compared to other countries. This trend has continued for the past few years, indicating China’s high agricultural productivity. Also, climate and land conditions are important for eggplant production, and China’s extensive farmland and diverse climate contribute to this large-scale production. Meanwhile, other countries are also important producers, and countries such as India and Turkey also produce eggplant on a large scale. These countries not only meet regional demand but are also competitive in the international market. Overall, eggplant production plays an important role in the global food supply, and many countries, especially China, are focusing on its production.

Eggplant production (worldwide)

Eggplant production has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, with China reaching a record figure of 38.3 Mt in 2022. China has reached 100% of its production compared to its peak. The increase is due to improvements in China’s agricultural technology and production systems, as well as increased investment in agriculture. Meanwhile, other regions and countries are also working on eggplant production, and competition is intensifying. Climate change and weather fluctuations are also affecting production, and there is a need to promote sustainable agriculture while taking these factors into account. Demand for eggplant is increasing worldwide, and the diversification of the food industry and culinary culture is behind this. Overall, eggplant production occupies an important position in global agriculture, and sustainable production and meeting demand will be the future challenges.

Eggplant production (worldwide)
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The maximum is 3.19Mt[2016] of Canada, and the current value is about 72%

Eggplant production (latest year, countries around the world)

Eggplant production occupies an important position in world agriculture, and data from 2022 reveals that China is the largest producer. China’s production reaches 38.3 Mt, which accounts for about 64% of the total. On the other hand, the average production of eggplant is 593 kt, and there is variation in production in individual countries and regions. This data shows that eggplant is widely cultivated around the world. Eggplant production is affected by differences in climatic conditions and agricultural techniques, which creates regional differences in production volume. In addition, the demand for eggplant is stable worldwide, meeting the demand of the food industry and cuisine. In addition, with the increasing importance of sustainable agriculture, interest in eggplant cultivation methods and production processes is also increasing. In summary, eggplant production plays an important role in world agriculture, and cultivation is carried out according to the characteristics and demand of each region.

Eggplant production (latest year, countries around the world)
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The maximum is 2.3Mt of Canada, the average is 145kt, and the total is 6.66Mt

Eggplant production (continent)

Asia recorded the highest eggplant production overall in 2022. This result shows that the Asian region has an advantage in eggplant production. Asia has an abundance of climate and land suitable for growing eggplant, which contributes to the increase in production. Asia’s large population also increases the demand for eggplant and leads to the expansion of production. Meanwhile, other regions and countries are also working on eggplant production, which intensifies competition. Advances in technology and the promotion of sustainable agriculture are also contributing to the increase in production. In addition, eggplant is widely used as an edible food around the world and plays an important role in the cooking and food processing industry. Due to these factors, eggplant production occupies an important position in global agriculture. Improvements in agricultural techniques and production processes are required to meet sustainable production and increasing demand.

Eggplant production (continent)
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The maximum is 3.78Mt[2016] of North America, and the current value is about 67.8%

Eggplant production (latest year, continent)

Asia recorded the highest overall eggplant production in 2022. This figure indicates that the Asian region plays a leading role in eggplant production. Asia has suitable climatic conditions and land, which leads to high production. Meanwhile, other regions and countries are also working on eggplant production, with an average production of 9.89 Mt. This indicates that eggplant cultivation is widespread around the world. Eggplant is in high demand and popular around the world because it is used in a variety of dishes. Increasing production is important to meet the diversification of the food industry and food culture. With increasing interest in sustainable agriculture, technological innovations and improvements in production processes in eggplant production are being promoted. This is expected to improve production efficiency and reduce the burden on the environment. Overall, eggplant production plays an important role in global agriculture, and efforts are continuing toward sustainable production and increased demand.

Eggplant production (latest year, continent)
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The maximum is 2.6Mt of Asia, the average is 1.11Mt, and the total is 6.66Mt

Main data

Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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