Pakistan: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Pakistani fig market, when its value decreased by -41.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Fig Production in Pakistan

In value terms, fig production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of figs in Pakistan totaled X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 24%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average fig 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of figs production in Pakistan shrank slightly to X ha, which is down by -1.6% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of figs were exported from Pakistan; which is down by -66.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fig exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of fig exports from Pakistan, together accounting for 83% of total exports. Qatar, Bahrain, Canada and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fig exported from Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports. Qatar, Canada, Kuwait and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +21.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, increasing by 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 increased by +70.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Canada (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of figs, when their volume decreased by -46.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,409% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fig imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,159%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan stood at +81.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan totaled +57.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fig import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -12.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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