Brinjal, also called eggplant or aubergine, is a popular vegetable grown in many countries. It is used in different tasty dishes around the world. Brinjal is rich in nutrients and easy to grow in warm climates. Some countries grow much more brinjal than others because of good weather, large farming areas and better farming methods. Let’s learn about the top-5 brinjal producing countries.
Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is grown widely across the world. The total global production is about 61 million tonnes. Most of the brinjal comes from Asian countries like China and India. This vegetable is popular for its taste and is used many traditional dishes around the world.
Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is an important vegetable grown in many countries. In 2025, the world produced over 61 million tonnes of brinjal. It is popular for its taste, nutrition and low cost. Some countries grow more brinjal than others because of suitable climate, good seeds and farming methods.
Here are the names of top-5 brinjal producing countries in the world in 2025:
India is the number one producer of brinjal in the world. In 2025, India produced around 12.9 million metric tonnes. Brinjal is grown in almost every Indian state, especially in the east and south. Farmers in India grow many types, such as small round ones and long purple ones. Brinjal is a common vegetable in Indian meals and is used in dishes.
China is in second place with 11.5 million metric tonnes of brinjal production. Chinese farmers use modern methods and high-yield seeds to grow eggplants. In China, brinjal is cooked with garlic, soy sauce and other seasonings. It is also exported to other countries. Eggplant is a favorite in many Chinese stir-fry dishes.
Egypt grows about 1.3 million metric tonnes of brinjal. The warm weather and rich soil in the Nile Delta help in good production. Egyptians use brinjal in many dishes like baba ghanoush (a mashed brinjal dip) and fried eggplant salads. It is a common vegetable in Egyptian kitchens.
Turkey produces nearly 0.8 million metric tonnes of brinjal. Turkish food includes many eggplant-based dishes. One famous dish is imam bayildi, which means ”the imam fainted” because the dish is so tasty. Brinjal is often grilled, stuffed or cooked with olive oil in Turkey. The country also exports some of its brinjal to nearby regions.
Indonesia produces around 0.5 million metric tonnes of brinjal each year. Farmers grow purple, green and even with eggplant. Most brinjal farming is done by small farmers. In Indonesia, eggplant is used in curries, sambals and fried dishes. It is a regular part of Indonesian meals.
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