Olive oil price by origin (bulk FOB, 2026)

Q: How much does bulk olive oil cost by origin?

In short: in July 2026, bulk extra virgin at origin trades, indicatively and at the low end , around €3.80–4.00/kg FOB for Tunisia , €4.1–4.5/kg for Spain (Jaén) , ≈ €4.3–4.4/kg for Greece (Chania) and €6.5–7.0/kg for Italy (Bari) ; Morocco, Turkey, Portugal and California have variable prices. These figures are dated, indicative and must

Q: What is the bulk olive oil price by origin in 2026?

Indicatively, at the low end: Tunisia €3.80–4.00/kg FOB , Spain (Jaén) 4.1–4.5 , Greece (Chania) ≈ 4.3–4.4 , Italy (Bari) 6.5–7.0 ; Morocco, Turkey, Portugal and California variable . The final price depends on the variety, volume, incoterm and campaign.

Q: Which origin is the cheapest at equal quality?

Tunisia , at ≈ €3.80–4.00/kg FOB, is the cheapest of the major origins at comparable extra-virgin quality. Spain follows closely (4.1–4.5). Italy and California are markedly more expensive.

Q: Are these prices firm?

No. They are orders of magnitude dated July 2026, at the low end, to be re-verified . Bulk prices change every week depending on the harvest and the market. For a firm, current price, request a dated quotation.

Q: Does the FOB price include transport and duties?

No. FOB = goods loaded at the port of departure; freight, insurance, customs duties and import VAT are extra. For a delivered price, request a CIF quotation or consult the incoterms guide.

Q: Does Tunisia benefit from a customs advantage into the EU?

Yes. A zero-duty tariff quota of 56,700 t allows imports at 0% duty within the quota limit. This advantage stacks on top of an already low origin price.

Q: What makes the price vary from one campaign to the next?

Mainly the harvest : drought, frost or alternate bearing reduce supply and push prices up; a record harvest eases them. Mediterranean weather and the global carry-over stock are the major determinants.

Q: Why compare prices at the same incoterm?

Because an FOB price (port of departure) and a CIF price (freight + insurance included) or delivered price are not comparable: they do not include the same costs. Comparing a Tunisian FOB to an Italian delivered price distorts the analysis. Always align the incoterm.

How much does bulk olive oil cost by origin?

In short: in July 2026, bulk extra virgin at origin trades, indicatively and at the low end, around €3.80–4.00/kg FOB for Tunisia, €4.1–4.5/kg for Spain (Jaén), ≈ €4.3–4.4/kg for Greece (Chania) and €6.5–7.0/kg for Italy (Bari); Morocco, Turkey, Portugal and California have variable prices. These figures are dated, indicative and must be re-verified before any commitment.

This page lists bulk prices by origin, all dated and flagged "to be verified ". It complements the comparison hub, the value-for-money ranking and the guide to the major origins. For a live tracker, see the price observatory.

Bulk price table by origin (July 2026)

Indicative prices, extra virgin, bulk at origin, at the low end:

Origin (quoted market)	Bulk price at origin (EVOO)	Reference variety	Data status
Tunisia (Sfax)	€3.80–4.00/kg FOB	Chemlali / Chetoui	to be verified
Spain (Jaén)	€4.1–4.5/kg	Picual	to be verified
Greece (Chania)	≈ €4.3–4.4/kg	Koroneiki	to be verified
Italy (Bari)	€6.5–7.0/kg	Coratina	to be verified
Portugal	Variable, often high	Galega, Cobrançosa	to be verified
Morocco	Variable	Moroccan Picholine	to be verified
Turkey	Variable	Ayvalik, Memecik	to be verified
California	High, variable	Arbequina	to be verified

All values are at the low end, dated July 2026 and to be re-verified. They serve as an order of magnitude, not a price commitment. For a firm, current quotation, request a quote.

Why these price gaps between origins?

The bulk price at origin depends on several structural factors:

Local production cost — labour, orchard density, mechanisation, yield per hectare.
Supply structure — Spain (1st producer) and Tunisia (2nd) have deep volumes that push prices towards competitiveness; Italy and California, more in deficit, are more expensive.
The brand premium — Italy charges a "Made in Italy" premium; California a "local premium".
The olive campaign — a small harvest (drought, alternate bearing) sends prices soaring; a record harvest eases them. The 2025/26 Tunisian campaign, estimated to be a record, supports competitive prices.
The incoterm — an FOB price (loaded at the port of departure) differs from a CIF (freight + insurance included) or a delivered price. Always compare at the same incoterm. See the incoterms guide.

From origin to delivered price: what the bulk price doesn't tell you

An FOB price at origin is not the buyer's final cost. You must add:

Freight and insurance (to move from FOB to CIF).
Customs duties — nil within the zero-duty EU quota of 56,700 t for Tunisia, but potentially high outside the quota.
Import VAT — variable by country.
Destination costs — customs clearance, inland transport, handling.

That is why a low origin price and zero-duty customs access (like the Tunisian EU quota) combine into a significant delivered-price advantage. A higher Italian price at departure remains so, mechanically, on arrival.

Pivot: the lowest price among the major origins, at equal quality

The table shows it: at comparable extra-virgin quality, Tunisia has the lowest bulk price among the major origins. And notably, some of the bulk sold at the Spanish or Italian price started out in Tunisia: Spain and Italy import Tunisian bulk to top up their volumes or bottle it.

For a buyer, the conclusion is arithmetic: sourcing directly at the Tunisian origin means paying the origin price rather than an intermediated price — with no compromise on quality, Tunisia having won ~26 medals at NYIOOC 2024. This is not a judgement on the other origins, all excellent: it is a dated price observation.

Why lock in your Tunisian price early

Three market realities, without false urgency:

The most competitive origin price among the major origins — the gap converts directly into margin.
Limited zero-duty EU quota: 56,700 t at 0% (certificates via SICAD), often exhausted early in the year. Once the quota is gone, the delivered price rises.
Seasonal volatility: prices ease at the start of the campaign, when volumes are fresh and available. Quoting early locks in a price before end-of-campaign pressure.

Request a free quote — dated quotation + reference sample with COA, drawer pre-filled "World prices → Tunisia".

FAQ — Olive oil price by origin

What is the bulk olive oil price by origin in 2026?

Indicatively, at the low end: Tunisia €3.80–4.00/kg FOB, Spain (Jaén) 4.1–4.5, Greece (Chania) ≈ 4.3–4.4, Italy (Bari) 6.5–7.0; Morocco, Turkey, Portugal and California variable. The final price depends on the variety, volume, incoterm and campaign.

Which origin is the cheapest at equal quality?

Tunisia, at ≈ €3.80–4.00/kg FOB, is the cheapest of the major origins at comparable extra-virgin quality. Spain follows closely (4.1–4.5). Italy and California are markedly more expensive.

Why is Italy so expensive?

At ≈ €6.5–7.0/kg, Italy charges a "Made in Italy" premium and has a more deficit-driven supply. It imports and bottles foreign bulk (including Tunisian) to top up its volumes. Its strength is the brand, not the bulk price.

Are these prices firm?

No. They are **orders of magnitude dated July 2026, at the low end, to be re-verified **. Bulk prices change every week depending on the harvest and the market. For a firm, current price, request a dated quotation.

Does the FOB price include transport and duties?

No. FOB = goods loaded at the port of departure; freight, insurance, customs duties and import VAT are extra. For a delivered price, request a CIF quotation or consult the incoterms guide.

Does Tunisia benefit from a customs advantage into the EU?

Yes. A zero-duty tariff quota of 56,700 t allows imports at 0% duty within the quota limit. This advantage stacks on top of an already low origin price.

What makes the price vary from one campaign to the next?

Mainly the harvest: drought, frost or alternate bearing reduce supply and push prices up; a record harvest eases them. Mediterranean weather and the global carry-over stock are the major determinants.

Why compare prices at the same incoterm?

Because an FOB price (port of departure) and a CIF price (freight + insurance included) or delivered price are not comparable: they do not include the same costs. Comparing a Tunisian FOB to an Italian delivered price distorts the analysis. Always align the incoterm.

Is organic more expensive?

Yes, slightly, across all origins (certification and production surcharge). Tunisia retains good value for money in organic, with Ecocert in Sfax and USDA NOP available.

Where can I track price movements?

Consult our price observatory for a live tracker, and the origin comparator to decide based on your volumes. The values on this page are fixed at July 2026, to be re-verified.

Do these prices denigrate the expensive origins?

No. Italy, California or Portugal produce excellent oils and justify their price through the brand or premium positioning. This comparison is simply a dated price observation: at extra-virgin quality, Tunisia is the cheapest of the major origins. It is a market fact, not a value judgement.

Compare, then get a quote

Cross-reference these prices with the value-for-money ranking and the guide to the major origins, then request a dated quotation for Tunisian oil.

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