Iran: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Iran

The Iranian fig market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +4.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fig Production in Iran

In value terms, fig production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 69%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of figs in Iran shrank to X tons per ha, which is down by -3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 55%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average fig yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of figs were harvested in Iran; waning by -1.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 62% against the previous year. The fig harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Iran amounted to X tons, with an increase of 5.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 170%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 221%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for fig exports from Iran, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, fig exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+36.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.0% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for figs exports from Iran, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+36.1% per year) and Japan (-14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Japan (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of figs decreased by -13.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 402%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 614% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main suppliers of fig imports to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest fig suppliers to Iran.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average fig import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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