France: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in France

In 2022, the French fig market decreased by -15.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fig consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Fig Production in France

In value terms, fig production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fig yield in France totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9.5%. The fig yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 in France declined to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of figs were exported from France; waning by -25.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of fig exports from France, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Japan, Spain, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fig exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. Italy, Luxembourg, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Spain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +19.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Switzerland (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fig Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of figs decreased by -15.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fig imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fig to France, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.0% per year) and Italy (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to France, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.2% per year) and Italy (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fig import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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