CIS: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in CIS

The CIS fig market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 53% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +86.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fig Production in CIS

In value terms, fig production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Azerbaijan (X tons) remains the largest fig producing country in the CIS, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, fig production in Azerbaijan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), fourfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

In Azerbaijan, fig production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Uzbekistan (+3.7% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

The average fig yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 10% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the fig yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fig harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fig Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, fig exports in the CIS skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 47% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,572% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 597% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the major exporters of figs in the CIS, together generating 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Armenia (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +81.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Armenia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +67.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 136%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fig Imports

Imports in CIS

Fig imports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 72% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up 87% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), committing a 4.8% share of total imports. Armenia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +47.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported figs in the CIS, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+22.3% per year) and Armenia (+36.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -41.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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