Brazil: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian fig market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Production in Brazil

In value terms, fig production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fig yield in Brazil shrank slightly to X tons per ha, waning by -3.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fig yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 fig harvested area in Brazil reduced modestly to X ha, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Brazil reduced to X tons, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for fig exports from Brazil, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, fig exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+23.8% per year) and the UK (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for figs exports from Brazil, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+17.1% per year) and the UK (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -14.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fig Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of figs increased by 41% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fig imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 72%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of fig to Brazil, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -9.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at -7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fig import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 +1.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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