Market research

Figs market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The fig market in MERCOSUR saw considerable volatility in volume from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 23 660 tons in 2018, market size declined over the next two years to 19 543 tons in 2020, before partially recovering to 21 698 tons in 2021.

After the 2021 rebound, the market contracted sharply to 17 769 tons in 2022, marking the lowest point in the period. This was followed by a strong recovery in 2023, with volume reaching 20 343 tons, though still below the 2018 level.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, falling from 117.5 million USD in 2018 to 70.4 million USD in 2022, then recovering to 94.9 million USD in 2023. Production volumes mirrored these swings, indicating that domestic output was the primary driver of market supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production figs in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's fig production volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 20,503 tons of figs, representing a 12.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 23.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	(4.7%)	(12.3%)	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

MERCOSUR's fig production volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of figs was valued at 81.9 million US dollars in MERCOSUR, marking a significant drop of 26.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 40%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.1%)	(8.9%)	(26.7%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports figs from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, fig exports from MERCOSUR declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1,288 tons, reflecting a notable decrease of 14.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,505 tons, with the largest increase of 2.9% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	2.9%	(14.4%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the key partners for fig exports in kind from MERCOSUR. The Netherlands accounted for 47.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 12.7%, and Germany for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Fig export volumes from MERCOSUR have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 5.145 million US dollars worth of figs, showing a reduction of 28.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 29.9%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(1.6%)	(28.4%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the principal buyers of figs from MERCOSUR in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 49.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.2%, and Germany for 7.7%. Collectively, these three markets made up 67.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports figs to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Fig imports into MERCOSUR from abroad have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 328 tons, which is 18.4% less than in the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 40.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 582 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 30.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(30.9%)	(18.4%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was overwhelmingly dominant as the source of fig imports in kind to MERCOSUR, accounting for 98.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's volume of fig imports has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1.198 million US dollars, amounting to a strong fall of 24.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 21.1%.

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