Turkey: Fig Market 2024

Fig Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish fig market decreased by -1.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fig Production in Turkey

In value terms, fig production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of figs in Turkey was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The fig yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; 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 Turkey was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 2.1% against the previous year. The fig harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Turkey reached X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fig exports from Turkey, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Russia, the UK, China, the Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Syrian Arab Republic, Switzerland, Canada and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +194.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for fig exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, Russia, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Mexico and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +149.1%, recorded 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, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($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 (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports into Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of figs were imported into Turkey; rising by 83% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fig imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 155%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fig to Turkey, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.3% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+51.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to Turkey, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.5% per year) and France (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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