Spain dominates EU eggplant market through Almería production

Spain has solidified its dominance in the European Union eggplant market during the first half of the year. According to data analyzed by Hortoinfo, Spain accounted for 65.6% of the total eggplant consumed within the EU, with 95,570 tonnes exported to the bloc.

The province of Almería played a critical role in this supply, contributing 81,990 tonnes, which represents 81.99% of Spain’s total eggplant exports. In total, EU member states purchased 145.68 million kilograms of eggplant during this period, with a total value of 241.76 million euros and an average price of 1.66 €/kg.

Other significant suppliers to the EU market include the Netherlands, which provided 28,390 tonnes (19.49% market share), and Germany, with 6,450 tonnes (4.43%). Turkey remains a notable fourth supplier, delivering 4,040 tonnes, or 2.77% of the total EU market.