Kymi Figs in Australia

Kymi figs are PDO dried figs from Evia, Greece. Greek delis import them.

Updated Nov 3, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Greek delis in Melbourne and Sydney are the best bet. Ask for figs from Kymi, also spelled Kimi or Kumi. Online Greek grocers sometimes ship nationally.

Professional insight

Specialty grocers check the PDO mark and pack date. Imported dried fruit can sit long in transit.

Look for the yellow and red EU PDO seal.
Traditional askada pairs are pressed into a figure eight.
A white bloom is natural sugar, not mould.
Sulphite-free packs suit buyers avoiding E220.

Check the label

Name says Kymi, Kimi or Kumi figs.
PDO logo or wording is on the pack.
Origin reads Evia, Greece.
Best-before date is printed.
Preservatives such as sulphur dioxide (E220) are listed.
Australian importer name and address appear on the label.

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Kymi fig facts

PDO since: 1993; Among the first Greek PDO products.
Variety: Smyrna type fig; Grown in southern Evia.
Drying: Sun dried, about 3 days; Then paired by hand.

Types

Kymi fig products you may see
Product	Note
Askada pairs	Two figs pressed together, traditional style
Loose dried figs	Often in 250 g or 470 g packs
Organic figs	Grown without synthetic sprays
Fig marmalade	Kumilo makes one from Kumi figs

Storage

Keep opened figs in an airtight container.
A cool, dry cupboard works for weeks.
Refrigerate in hot, humid Australian summers.
Freeze for longer storage.

Common questions

Can I bring Kymi figs into Australia myself?: Dried fruit must be declared at the border. Check current biosecurity rules first.
Are Turkish dried figs the same?: No. They may share the Smyrna type. Only Evia figs carry the Kymi PDO.
Who imported Kumilo products?: A 2018 report named Galanis Foods in Melbourne. Confirm current stock with them.