Eggplants production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 9,558 t of eggplants, the 58th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 440 ha, yield 21.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 9,558 t
- World rank
- 58 of 98
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 9,558 t
- 2024
Eggplants in Australia, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.7
- world 29.3 (−26%)
- kg per person
- 0.36
- world 7.05
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Belgium | 10,860 | 0.02% |
| 57 | Qatar | 9,770 | 0.02% |
| 58 | Australia | 9,558 | 0.02% |
| 59 | Portugal | 6,810 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Moldova | 5,991 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of eggplants
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,558 | +9.9% | 440 | 21.72 |
| 2023 | 8,698 | +5.2% | 400 | 21.75 |
| 2022 | 8,271 | −9.9% | 380 | 21.77 |
| 2021 | 9,177 | — | 420 | 21.85 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7 t USD 27,000
- Exporter rank
- 73 of 102
- Imports
- 1 t USD 7,000
- Importer rank
- 106 of 110
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of eggplants in Australia?
Australia produced 9,558 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of eggplants?
Australia ranked 58th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.6% of the world total.
What is the yield of eggplants in Australia?
21.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,558 t from 440 ha), against a world average of 29.3 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import eggplants (aubergines)?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 7 t (USD 27,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 7,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.