Argentina: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian fig market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fig Production in Argentina

In value terms, fig production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of figs in Argentina was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fig yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of figs production in Argentina stood at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 0.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, fig exports from Argentina shrank to X tons, declining by -14.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 125%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of fig exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for figs exports from Argentina, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+30.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fig Imports

Imports into Argentina

Fig imports into Argentina stood at X tons in 2022, growing by 7.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main fig supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +1.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +1.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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