Figs market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The fig market in India, measured by total volume available, grew significantly from 24 153 tons in 2018 to 41 907 tons in 2023. This overall expansion was primarily fueled by changes in import volumes, as domestic production remained relatively stable around 14 700 to 14 800 tons per year throughout the period.

The market experienced notable fluctuations during these years. After a moderate increase in 2019, imports surged in 2020 and 2021, pushing the total market size above 37 000 tons. However, in 2022, import volumes dropped sharply, leading to a market contraction to 28 979 tons. The following year saw a strong rebound, with imports reaching a new high and the market size exceeding 41 000 tons for the first time.

The volatility in import figures suggests shifting supply dynamics, while steady domestic output indicates consistent local cultivation. The overall trend points to a growing consumption base for figs in India, with the market increasingly reliant on international sources to meet demand.

Production figs in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

India ranked 14th globally in fig production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

India's fig production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 14 833 tons of figs, representing a 1.0% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 2.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Exports figs from India

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 146 tons, then peaked in 2019 at 594 tons—a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, India exported 470 tons of figs, reflecting a significant 20.8% decline compared to the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 36.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a surge of 305.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (36.6% of exports in kind), Nepal (34.2% of exports in kind), and the United Kingdom (6.3% of exports in kind) together accounted for 77.1% of total exports in kind, making them the primary destinations for Indian figs.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, fig shipments from India abroad were valued at 0.6 million US dollars, marking a sharp 31.5% contraction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal (19.8% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (19.3% of exports in value terms), and Saudi Arabia (13.8% of exports in value terms) were the leading destinations in the export structure by value, collectively representing 52.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports figs to India

Imports in kind, t

India's fig import volumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 18 103 tons, showing a substantial 51.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 42.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 725 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan was the primary and nearly exclusive source for fig imports in kind to India, accounting for 97.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

India's fig import shipments from abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 135.4 million US dollars, indicating a sharp 40.8% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 81.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan dominated the import structure in value terms, holding a 99.4% share of total flows.

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

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