Exporting aubergine to Europe

Europe produces large volumes of aubergine that are mostly cultivated and consumed in Southern Europe. But aubergines are tropical plants and import is sometimes the best option for European buyers. At the same time consumers in Northern Europe are getting more and more used to cooking with aubergines, and that further stimulate the import from nearby countries when local supply is low. There is also a growing niche market for varieties such as white aubergines and mini aubergines supplied by more distant countries.