PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795898
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1795898
Global Dried Figs Market to Reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030
The global market for Dried Figs estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Black Figs, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.4% CAGR and reach US$713.7 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Green Figs segment is estimated at 4.2% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$398.5 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.8% CAGR
The Dried Figs market in the U.S. is estimated at US$398.5 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$344.0 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.3% and 2.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.8% CAGR.
Global Dried Figs Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Dried Figs Maintaining Steady Popularity Across Regions?
Dried figs have long held a place in traditional diets due to their nutrient density, extended shelf life, and culinary versatility. They are consumed directly as snacks or added to bakery, confectionery, and breakfast products. Their rich content of dietary fiber, natural sugars, minerals, and antioxidants supports their appeal among health-conscious consumers. With growing interest in plant-based and minimally processed foods, dried figs are gaining renewed attention in both mature and emerging markets.
Unlike many seasonal fruits, dried figs offer year-round availability, making them attractive to food processors and retailers. Their chewy texture and distinct flavor complement both sweet and savory formulations, supporting use across bakery fillings, cereals, trail mixes, and meat glazes. Countries with fig-growing traditions, such as Turkey, Iran, and parts of the Mediterranean, continue to dominate global supply, reinforcing regional culinary associations and export dynamics.
How Are Product Innovation and Packaging Enhancing Consumer Access?
Manufacturers are increasingly introducing ready-to-eat, portioned packs of dried figs targeting convenience-seeking consumers. Retailers are also marketing fig-based snacks with added ingredients like nuts, seeds, and spices to position them within the functional snacking segment. Organic and preservative-free variants are becoming more common, particularly in Western markets where clean-label preferences are growing.
Vacuum-sealed, resealable, and compostable packaging formats are being adopted to preserve freshness and reduce spoilage in transit. Some producers are offering chopped or paste forms of dried figs as baking ingredients or natural sweeteners for industrial use. As global food processors focus on sugar reduction and fiber enhancement, fig-based formulations are being explored as replacements for syrups and artificial binders in bars, cookies, and meal kits.
Which Markets and Distribution Channels Are Shaping Demand Patterns?
Demand for dried figs is strong in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries, where they are consumed both as daily foods and in festive recipes. North America and Europe represent growing markets driven by snack innovation, nutritional awareness, and ethnic food interest. In Asia, demand is expanding in urban centers where premium dried fruits are gaining shelf space in health food and gourmet stores.
Online retail channels are enabling broader access to specialty fig products, particularly those focused on origin traceability and nutritional claims. Export demand is also being supported by ethnic diaspora communities, institutional buyers, and gourmet food distributors. As specialty food chains and wellness-focused retailers increase their dried fruit offerings, dried figs are securing a presence in broader product assortments across channels.
What Is Driving Growth in the Dried Figs Market?
Growth in the dried figs market is driven by several factors related to consumer nutrition trends, product innovation, and regional production strengths. Rising awareness of plant-based nutrition, digestive health, and natural energy sources is elevating demand for fiber-rich, sugar-free alternatives like dried figs. Food manufacturers are incorporating fig derivatives into formulations aimed at clean-label and health-oriented product lines.
Sustained supply from traditional fig-growing regions and growing investments in organic and value-added processing are strengthening global trade. Convenience packaging and new flavor formats are expanding dried fig consumption beyond traditional markets. As consumer preferences shift toward whole food snacking and nutrient-dense ingredients, dried figs are emerging as a relevant and reliable offering in both direct consumption and food manufacturing sectors.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Dried Figs market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Product Type (Black Figs, Green Figs, Brown Figs, Dried Whole Figs); Form (Whole, Cut, Powder); Distribution Channel (Supermarkets, Health Food Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Distribution Channel); Application (Food Application, Beverages Application, Cosmetics Application, Pharmaceutical Application)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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