Top Fig Producing Countries

Figs (Ficus carica) are among the earliest cultivated fruit trees, with their domestication tracing back over 11,000 years to the Near East, particularly in the Jordan Valley. Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans prized figs for their nutritional value and adaptability to warm, dry climates. Over centuries, fig cultivation spread throughout the Mediterranean Basin, and later to regions with similar climates. Today, the top fig-producing countries are Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Iran, and Algeria, with Turkey leading global production by a significant margin. These countries benefit from Mediterranean climates ideal for fig growth, and they have developed extensive traditions and industries around fig farming, making this ancient fruit a staple in both local diets and international trade.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat