New Zealand: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand fig market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +44.7% against 2020 indices. Fig consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fig Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of figs increased by 126% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Switzerland (X kg) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of fig exports from New Zealand, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +124.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Canada ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fig exported from New Zealand worldwide, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +214.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average fig export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fig export price decreased by -0.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the Czech Republic (+39.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fig Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Fig imports into New Zealand expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, surging by 2.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fig to New Zealand, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), ninefold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% 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: Italy (+39.9% per year) and Australia (+47.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to New Zealand, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+48.1% per year) and Australia (+43.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fig import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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