Turkey provides 65% of world fig exports

Published 2020년 7월 7일

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A report by Fruitnews reveals that global fig exports increased by 4% in 2019, reaching 130 thousand tonnes, despite a drop in value to $467 million. Turkey emerged as the largest exporter, contributing 65% of the total, followed by Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Syria, Greece, the United States, France, and Iran. While Morocco, the world's third-largest producer, ranked low in exports, its figs were primarily consumed locally. Globally, fig imports surged by 10% to 162,000 tonnes, with India, Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom being the leading importers, accounting for 49% of total imports. Other significant importers included Russia, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Vietnam, and Switzerland, making up an additional 20% of imports.

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In 2019, global exports of figs increased by 4% - up to 130 thousand tonnes, according to the new report: “World - Figs - Market analysis, forecasts, size, trends and prospects” written by Fruitnews. However, in value, they decreased to $ 467 million. Figs exported from Turkey amounted to 85,000, or 65% of the world export volume. Second place was occupied by Spain (7,600 tonnes) with a 5.6% share of total exports. Next come Germany (3,800 tonnes), the Netherlands (3,800), Syria (3,700 tonnes), Greece (3,600 tonnes), the United States (2,300 tonnes), France (2,000 tonnes) and Iran (2,000 tonnes). Even if Morocco is the third world producer of figs mainly cultivated in Taounate, it occupies the 36th place in the exports of these fruits, the main part of its production being intended for local consumption. At the same time, world imports of figs increased last year to 162,000, 10% more than in 2018. The main importing countries for this agricultural product were: India (27,000 ...

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