Fresh eggplant imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fresh eggplant worth $128.3 million (100.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128.3M | 100.4K t |
| 2023 | $107.5M | 91.8K t |
| 2022 | $104.6M | 91.9K t |
| 2021 | $86.1M | 91.2K t |
| 2020 | $91.1M | 88.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.1M | 81.3K t |
| 2018 | $69.2M | 82.9K t |
| 2017 | $67.2M | 74.2K t |
Where the United States imports fresh eggplant from
Mexico alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $110.3M | 86% |
| Honduras | $9.6M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 4.3% |
| Guatemala | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $779K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $743K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $168K | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $28K | 0% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0% |
| Norway | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh eggplant exports from the United States
Exports of fresh eggplant by the United States reached $10.4 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 137 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.0M | 96% |
| Cayman Isds | $127K | 1.2% |
| Bermuda | $116K | 1.1% |
| Bahamas | $111K | 1.1% |
| Jamaica | $15K | 0.2% |
| Saint Maarten | $7K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $4K | 0% |
| Barbados | $2K | 0% |
| Montserrat | $1K | 0% |
| Honduras | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0709.30: Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh eggplant imported by the United States?
The United States imported fresh eggplant worth $128.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 178 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh eggplant to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($110.3 million), followed by Honduras (7%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh eggplant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of fresh eggplant to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.2 million in 2017 to $128.3 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export fresh eggplant?
Yes. The United States exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Cayman Isds and Bermuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $117.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh eggplant?
The HS code for fresh eggplant is subheading 0709.30. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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