Africa: Fig Market 2024

Fig Market Size in Africa

The African fig market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fig Production in Africa

In value terms, fig production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fig yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fig yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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, the total area harvested in terms of figs production in Africa dropped slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Fig Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of figs increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%). The following exporters - South Sudan (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the figs exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Swaziland (X%), Tunisia (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Burkina Faso and South Sudan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), South Sudan (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fig supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, fig exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fig Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, fig imports in Africa expanded modestly to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fig imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the key importers of figs in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Djibouti (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Libya (X%). The following importers - Somalia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported figs in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (X% per year) and Djibouti (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Somalia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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