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Figs market in South Africa, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, South African fig production decreased from 2 197 t to 1 980 t, while the domestic market volume contracted from 1 788 t to 1 640 t. This downward trend in both output and consumption continued through the period.

In 2022, supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created distribution challenges for agricultural products, including figs. Concurrently, the significant growth of e-commerce in the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials opened new potential sales channels. The following year, improved market access for South African fruit exports helped support fig shipments abroad, even as domestic production fell further to 1 746 t and market volume declined to 1 482 t.

South Africa's fig sector remained oriented toward export markets, particularly the European Union. Policy efforts to expand international market access continued to shape the trade environment for figs through 2024 and 2025.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of figs, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of figs, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

South Africa's fig production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 980 tonnes of figs, representing a modest decrease of 3.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 9.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(5.5%)	(3.4%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports figs from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

South Africa's fig exports have also declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports totaled 390.3 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 17.3% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 30%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(12.4%)	(17.3%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for South Africa's fig exports in volume terms were the United Kingdom (35.9% of exports), the Netherlands (13.4%), and Hong Kong (10.9%). Together, these three markets accounted for 60.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, South Africa's fig exports in value terms reached 2 484 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 44.0% compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 23.8%, with an average annual decline of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 725 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 3 586 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2020, with a decline of 51.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	(51.9%)	44.0%	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom (43.3% of export value), Hong Kong (14.7%), and the Netherlands (13.0%) were the top contributors to South Africa's fig exports in value terms. Collectively, they represented 71.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports figs to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

South Africa's fig imports have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 50.5 tonnes, indicating a sharp decline of 40.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 66%, with an average annual decline of 30.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	(29.5%)	(40.6%)	(30.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey was the primary source for South Africa's fig imports in volume terms, accounting for 71.6% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

South Africa's fig imports in value terms have also declined for three years in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 160 thousand US dollars, down by 30.1% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 77.3%, with an average annual decline of 39.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.1%)	(41.9%)	(30.1%)	(39.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the country structure of South Africa's fig imports in value terms was dominated by Turkey and Israel, which together accounted for 86.0% of total flows. Other markets made up the remainder, forming a long tail of smaller contributors.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io