10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants in 2021. Commonly, this plant, Eggplants, has become popular crops in several countries. This plant has been consumed by people. Many people consumed eggplants in many dishes.
Taxonomically, the eggplants/Aubergine can be classified into Order: Solanales; Family: Solanaceae; Genus: Solanum; Species: S. melongena. Due to its classification into Solanaceace family, This eggplants has close relations with some most cultivated crops in the world, namely Chilli (Capsicum Annuum), tomato (S. lycopersicum), potato (S. tuberosum), and Tobacco (Nicotiana tabaccum).
The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Eggplants From 1970 to 2021
| Years | Harvested Areas | World’s Production of Eggplants (aubergines) |
|---|---|---|
| (Hectares) | (Tons) | |
| 1970 | 552,644 | 6,224,868 |
| 1971 | 588,066 | 6,758,657 |
| 1972 | 598,266 | 6,573,125 |
| 1973 | 621,083 | 7,186,258 |
| 1974 | 614,413 | 7,248,706 |
| 1975 | 633,761 | 7,446,457 |
| 1976 | 634,221 | 7,190,746 |
| 1977 | 648,334 | 7,472,802 |
| 1978 | 682,715 | 7,786,616 |
| 1979 | 681,662 | 7,977,627 |
| 1980 | 705,667 | 8,070,441 |
| 1981 | 733,915 | 8,776,681 |
| 1982 | 779,677 | 9,110,771 |
| 1983 | 777,289 | 9,362,021 |
| 1984 | 809,163 | 9,601,079 |
| 1985 | 828,712 | 9,913,333 |
| 1986 | 832,746 | 10,228,523 |
| 1987 | 839,586 | 10,347,686 |
| 1988 | 839,315 | 10,576,888 |
| 1989 | 883,978 | 10,818,302 |
| 1990 | 836,861 | 11,359,091 |
| 1991 | 858,784 | 11,999,462 |
| 1992 | 733,477 | 11,859,332 |
| 1993 | 865,949 | 15,272,067 |
| 1994 | 975,959 | 15,875,096 |
| 1995 | 1,137,444 | 18,364,582 |
| 1996 | 1,212,892 | 20,213,136 |
| 1997 | 1,280,564 | 20,926,858 |
| 1998 | 1,368,272 | 23,447,339 |
| 1999 | 1,436,258 | 26,809,203 |
| 2000 | 1,536,859 | 27,647,992 |
| 2001 | 1,562,937 | 27,281,890 |
| 2002 | 1,644,787 | 29,680,857 |
| 2003 | 1,671,919 | 29,716,362 |
| 2004 | 1,745,384 | 31,008,224 |
| 2005 | 1,820,200 | 32,101,109 |
| 2006 | 1,878,787 | 33,054,828 |
| 2007 | 1,654,445 | 37,642,387 |
| 2008 | 1,654,382 | 40,153,886 |
| 2009 | 1,738,366 | 43,818,362 |
| 2010 | 1,764,611 | 44,414,880 |
| 2011 | 1,799,292 | 45,354,775 |
| 2012 | 1,848,060 | 47,301,577 |
| 2013 | 1,899,920 | 49,255,102 |
| 2014 | 1,907,324 | 50,523,615 |
| 2015 | 1,846,090 | 51,326,139 |
| 2016 | 1,839,602 | 52,314,669 |
| 2017 | 1,907,935 | 53,511,457 |
| 2018 | 1,888,773 | 54,749,132 |
| 2019 | 1,901,693 | 56,139,923 |
| 2020 | 1,935,851 | 57,378,561 |
| 2021 | 1,961,799 | 58,646,098 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2022 | ||
Statistically, the world’s production of Eggplants from time to time has increased gradually. In 1970, the world’s production of eggplants/ aubergine is just 6,224,868 million tons with harvested areas around 552,644 hectares. Furthermore, in 2021, the World production of Eggplant has increased into 58,646,098 ton with harvested areas around 1,961,799 hectares.
Specifically, in the continent regions, in 2021, there are some areas that has huge production of Eggplants according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT). Asia still becomes the biggest producer of Eggplants with output of eggplants reached 55 million tons. Africa in the second place with 2 million tons, Europe with 990 thousand tons, Americas with 349 thousand tons, and Oceania with 4.8 thousand tons.
In the country regions, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants in 2021. All of the data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT). Here is the rank of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants
| Ranks | Countries | Production of Eggplants (aubergines) in 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tons) | ||
| 1 | China, mainland | 37,424,976 |
| 2 | India | 12,874,000 |
| 3 | Egypt | 1,286,470 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 832,938 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 676,339 |
| 6 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 598,356 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 587,000 |
| 8 | Italy | 306,440 |
| 9 | Japan | 282,231 |
| 10 | Spain | 265,290 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2022 | ||
Brief Descriptions of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants
1.China, mainland
China still becomes the biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Eggplants from China reached 37,424,976 tons. Geograhically, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Jaingsu, and Hebei Province are some of the provinces in China with huge production of Eggplants.
2.India
India is the 2nd biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. Statistically, the production of Eggplants from India reached 12,874,000 tons. Geographically, In India, there are some states that has huge production of brinjal/eggplants. These states include west Bengal is the largest producer of brinjal followed by Maharashtra and Bihar. Commonly, in India, the eggplant is called “brinjal”.
3.Egypt
Egypt is the 3rd biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. Statistically, the production of Eggplants from Egypt reached 1,286,470 tons. In this country, Eggplant is one of the most important crops in summer season and It is grown in most area in Egypt.
4.Türkiye
Türkiye is the 4th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. Based on the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2021, the production of Eggplants reached 832,938 tons. Geographically, Antalya Province is one of the main cultivation areas of Eggplants in Turkey.
5.Indonesia
Indonesia is the 5th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database in 2021, the production of Eggplants reached 676,339 tons. Geographically, in Indonesia, there are some province that has huge production of Eggplants. These provinces include Sumatera Barat, Bengkulu, Jawa Barat, Jawa Timur, Sumatera Utara.
6.Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran is the 6th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of eggplants from Iran reached 598,356 tons. Geographically, in Iran, Some of the main cultivation areas of Eggplants are located in Guilan and Kerman province.
7.Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the 7th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Eggplants from Bangladesh reached 587,000 tons. Geographically, there are some regions of Eggplants cultivation in Bangladesh. Jamalpur, Gazipur, Pabna, and Rangpur districts are some of the main cultivation areas of Eggplants in Bangladesh. Basically, this country has Developed Bt-Eggplants (GMO based Eggplants). Hopefully, it can reduce the loss potential of Bacillus thuringiensis pest, one of the main pest in Eggplants.
8.Italy
Italy is the 8th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Eggplants from Italy reached 306,440 tons. In Italy, Eggplant can be used as recipes of some dishes in Italy, Namely Italian Eggplant Parmesan, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, and Eggplant Parmigiana.
9.Japan
Japan is the 9th biggest producer of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Eggplants from Japan reached 282,231 tons. Geographically, in Japan, Kochi prefeture still become the major cultivation areas of eggplants in Japan. Most of eggplants in this country was cultivated under Greenhouse conditions.
10.Spain
Spain is the 10th biggest producers of Eggplants in 2021. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Eggplants from Spain reached 265,290 tons. Geograhically, in Spain, there are some regions of Eggplants cultivation areas. Some of them are Catalonia, Valencia, and Seville.
Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Eggplants
FAOSTAT.2023. Production of Eggplants (aubergines). Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL/visualize on January 29th, 2023.