World Production of Olive Oils
Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world.
During the 2021/2022 season, Spain produced 1.49 million tons of olive oil.
This number represents 44 percent of the European Union’s production.
Spain
1491,5
Italy
329
Turkey
240
Tunisia
235
Greece
232
Portugal
206
Morocco
200
Syria
105
Algeria
91
Argentina
33
Production (1000 Tn.)
Source: International Olive Council. 2021/2022 season
Main Olive Oil Exporters
Spain is not only the leader in production, but also the leader in the sale and export of olive oils, with 59% of global exports.
Spain
467,5
Tunisia
205
Italy
72,7
Turkey
58
Greece
24,5
(Million Tons.)
Source: International Olive Council. 2021/2022 season
Main destinations for Spanish Olive Oil
Olive oil represents the third most-exported Spanish agri-food product, with over 150 destination countries and a favorable trade balance that contributes to the positive balance of the entire agri-food sector.
The main destinations for Spanish olive oil are: Italy and the United States.
In addition, in the 2020/21 season, the volume exported to the USA increased significantly (+49%).
COUNTRIES | EXPORT (Millions €) |
|---|---|
TOTAL TOP 20 | 834 |
Italy | 237,9 |
USA | 149,4 |
Portugal | 111,8 |
France | 72,20 |
United Kingdom | 45,8 |
Japan | 32,8 |
China | 30,5 |
Australia | 24,4 |
Brazil | 23,7 |
Germany | 14,5 |
Netherlands | 14 |
Mexico | 12,6 |
Canada | 11,7 |
South Korea | 11,3 |
Russia | 9,9 |
Colombia | 7,5 |
India | 7 |
Belgium | 7 |
Switzerland | 5,3 |
Saudi Arabia | 5,1 |
Olive Oil production in Spain
Regionally, olive oil production is located in Andalusia, with 80% of the total, where Jaén is the main producing province, with approximately 37% of the total, followed by Castile-La Mancha with 8% and Extremadura with 4% of the national total.
