Middle East: Fig Market 2024

Fig Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern fig market declined modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fig Production in the Middle East

In value terms, fig production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest fig producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, fig production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of figs in the Middle East dropped modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fig yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fig yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; 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, approx. X ha of figs were harvested in the Middle East; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fig Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of figs increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fig exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iran (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fig exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest fig supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, fig exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fig Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of figs increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of figs, namely Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Syrian Arab Republic, represented more than half of total import. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Qatar ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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