Figs market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Fig production in Turkey increased from 306.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 356 thousand tonnes in 2023, while the market volume in kind rose from 230.6 thousand tonnes to 269 thousand tonnes over the same period. This expansion was supported by export-oriented initiatives, such as the launch of fresh fig exports for Sarılop and black varieties in 2018 and the subsequent strengthening of Turkey's position in key markets like the United States and Germany by 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior, boosting demand for dried fruits including figs, which contributed to higher domestic consumption. Concurrently, export targets aiming for $50 million from dried fig sales and plans to access Far Eastern markets via air cargo provided further impetus for production growth in the following years.

In value terms, the fig market reached $1.025 billion in 2023, recovering from a dip in 2019-2020. The industry's focus on export development and adaptation to new market conditions underpinned the steady increase in both volume and revenue.

Production figs Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey was one of the world's leading producers of figs from 2017 to 2020, ranking first globally by production volume.

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

Turkey's fig production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 320.0 thousand tons of figs, up 3.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Turkey's fig production value rose. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 060 million US dollars, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production value decreased by 8.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 045 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 8.1% occurring that same year.

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

Exports figs to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Turkey's fig exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 88 584 tons, showing a moderate gain of 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 78 315 tons, with the largest decline of 1.3% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's fig exports in kind were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 17.1% of exports, France for 12.0%, and the United States for 11.5%, with these three countries together capturing only 40.6% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Turkey's fig export value increased. In 2020, the country exported 293.6 million US dollars worth of figs, reflecting a 2.5% gain compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 2.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 286.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 3.2% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United States formed the largest group of buyers for Turkey's figs in value terms, with shares of 17.0%, 14.0%, and 11.0%, respectively. Their combined contribution was limited to 42.0% of total export value, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports figs in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Turkey's fig imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 1 700 tons of figs, a 22.9% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 437 tons, with the largest increase of 13.2% that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and France were the top suppliers of figs to Turkey in kind, with shares of 24.3%, 16.7%, and 11.6%, respectively. Their combined share reached 52.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Turkey's fig import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7.5 million US dollars, indicating a 29.4% contraction year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 15.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 38.8% that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and France together accounted for 53.8% of Turkey's total fig import value, with shares of 23.7%, 19.4%, and 10.7%, respectively, remaining the main sources for figs to Turkey.

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

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