Central Asia: Fig Market 2024

Fig Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian fig market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fig Production in Central Asia

In value terms, fig production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. 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.

Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fig production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, fig production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold.

In Uzbekistan, fig production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average fig yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 when the yield increased by X%. 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 stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of figs were harvested in Central Asia; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fig Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of figs were exported in Central Asia; increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Fig Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, fig imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), comprising an X% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the figs imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported figs in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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