Southern Asia: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Southern Asia

After five years of growth, the South Asian fig market decreased by -37.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Fig Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, fig production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 102%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Afghanistan (X tons) and India (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +11.6%).

In 2022, the average fig yield in Southern Asia totaled X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 with an increase of 49%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Southern Asia reached X ha, surging by 2.1% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 8.8%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the fig harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Fig exports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 9.7% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 324%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) represented roughly 97% of total exports in 2022.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the figs exports, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan increased by +7.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the largest fig supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Afghanistan stood at +25.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 18%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 +1.0% per year.

Fig Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of figs decreased by -42.5% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fig imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), mixing up an 8.8% share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (+78.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +78.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of Pakistan (+8.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-9.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported figs in Southern Asia, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +1.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -31.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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