Figs market in Tajikistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fig market in Tajikistan showed initial stability from 2018 to 2020. In 2018, market volume reached 1,249 t, supported by the harvest of various fig varieties and improved energy supply following the agreement on Uzbek gas deliveries. The following year, market size declined to 1,222 t as imports fell sharply from 24 t to just 3 t. By 2020, the market stabilized at 1,224 t with minimal change in production or trade.

From 2021 to 2023, the market entered a growth phase. Market volume held steady at 1,223 t in 2021 amid broader expansion of the fruit market in CIS countries. Growth resumed in 2022, with market size rising to 1,237 t, and accelerated in 2023 to reach 1,292 t. This increase was driven primarily by a surge in imports, which jumped to 74 t in 2023 from 22 t the previous year.

For 2024, while full market volume data is not available, several developments shaped the sector. Agricultural output grew by 10.6%, and 740 new production enterprises were opened, including 528 industrial facilities. The government continued to provide tax and customs benefits to support domestic production, and from September 1, 2024, new labeling requirements for fruit and vegetable products came into effect, mandating country-of-origin information.

Production figs in Tajikistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

In 2020, Tajikistan produced 1,221 tons of figs, showing no significant change from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 1,225 tons, representing a 0.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 0.5% decrease.

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

Exports figs from Tajikistan

Exports in kind, kg

Fig exports from Tajikistan declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 130 kg, down 9.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports fell by 92.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 57.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tajikistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia were the main destinations for Tajikistan's fig exports in kind. Kazakhstan accounted for 40.7% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 29.4%, and Russia for 24.9%. Together, these three countries represented 95.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values reached their maximum in 2017 and dropped to a minimum in 2018, a 104-fold shift. In 2019, cross-border shipments of figs from Tajikistan totaled $82 US, showing a sharp gain of 382.4% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at $17 US, representing a 99.0% decline from 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and the United Arab Emirates consistently accounted for 89.1% of Tajikistan's total fig exports in value terms. This indicates a high degree of market concentration, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports figs to Tajikistan

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 10.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Tajikistan imported 3,280 kg of figs, a 0.6% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24,450 kg, representing a 948.5% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 86.5% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tajikistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and Turkey were the two key markets for Tajikistan's fig imports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 26-fold variation between these years. In 2020, fig deliveries to Tajikistan totaled $1,898 US, a 40.7% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at $48,618 US, representing a 1,868.3% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 93.4% decrease.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran and Turkey remained the main destinations for Tajikistan's fig imports in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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