Figs market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The figs market in the Americas, measured in physical volume, showed a general upward trajectory from 2018 to 2021, expanding from 66,455 tonnes to 70,584 tonnes. This growth phase was followed by a contraction to 66,967 tonnes in 2022 and a slight recovery to 67,648 tonnes in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this pattern, rising from 66,254 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 69,411 tonnes in 2021 before declining and then recovering. International trade flows added to the market's dynamics, with import volumes notably increasing in 2021 and 2022, while export volumes varied across the period.

In monetary terms, the market value exhibited significant swings. After a peak of 606.2 million US dollars in 2019, value fell to 536.7 million in 2020. Subsequently, strong increases lifted the market value to 619.3 million US dollars in 2021 and further to 685.8 million by 2023, indicating a substantial rise in market value over the full period despite the volatility.

Production figs in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

In 2020, fig production in the Americas reached 67 198 tons, representing a slight decline of 0.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 66 254 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 4.4% decrease, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 with a 2.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of fig production in the Americas was $525.5 million US, down by 12.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 6.3%, averaging an annual decline of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $598.5 million US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.0% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports figs from Americas

Exports in kind, t

The market performance for fig exports from the Americas showed notable fluctuations over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, fig deliveries from the Americas stood at 2 426 tons, reflecting a moderate year-on-year decline of 9.1%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 033 tons. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 33.8% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 with a 93.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for fig exports in kind from the Americas. The Netherlands accounted for 24.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 9.8%, and Germany for 4.2%, together representing 38.6% of total exports. The remaining 61.4% was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Fig export value from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to $17 374 thousand US, down by 11.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $19 611 thousand US, which also saw the largest increase of 30.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The geographical structure of fig export value from the Americas was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. The Netherlands accounted for 27.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.3%, and France for 4.9%, together making up 42.2% of total flows. The remaining 57.8% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports figs to Americas

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, fig import volumes to the Americas increased in 2020, reaching 3 803 tons, a robust year-on-year rise of 20.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 47.2%, averaging an annual decline of 19.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 149 tons. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 with a 41.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of fig imports in kind to the Americas from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Turkey accounted for 39.6% of imports, Greece for 8.5%, and Spain for 1.1%, together representing 49.2% of total flows. The remaining 50.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, fig import value to the Americas amounted to $28 501 thousand US, marking a moderate increase of 4.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $27 306 thousand US, while the highest was in 2018 at $31 342 thousand US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the key partner for fig import value to the Americas, accounting for 42.0% of imports, followed by Greece at 9.5% and Afghanistan at 0.9%. Together, these three countries represented 52.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020