Olive Oil Observatory: the data hub for prices, production
** Data as of: July 2026 �.**
How much does olive oil cost? Who produces it? Who imports it? This observatory brings together in a single place the reference data for the global olive oil market: prices by origin, production by country, Tunisian exports, largest importers and tracking of the 2026-2027 campaign. Each series is dated, sourced where possible, and flagged — because the olive oil market is volatile and a figure can change from one campaign, or even one week, to the next.
All the values in this observatory are indicative and dated. Both price and production depend on the harvest, exchange rates and stock levels. Verify at the source (IOC, customs, professional surveys) before any commercial commitment.
In brief
- Bulk price at origin (extra virgin) — Tunisia from ~€3.80/kg, Spain (Jaén) ~€4.10/kg, Italy (Bari) ~€6.50/kg.
- World production — on the order of ~3.0 to 3.4 million tonnes per campaign, dominated by Spain, Italy, Greece and Tunisia.
- Tunisia exports — Tunisia is one of the world's leading exporters, often 2nd outside the EU / in the global top tier depending on the campaign (to be sourced ).
- EU quota — reduced-duty tariff quota of 56,700 tonnes for Tunisian olive oil (exact regulatory figure).
- Frequency — prices are tracked **monthly **; production/trade volumes are annual (campaign).
The observatory pages
| Page | What you'll find | Update frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Olive oil prices | Bulk prices by origin (€/kg FOB), variation factors, seasonality | Monthly |
| World production | Production by country (IOC): Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia | Annual (campaign) |
| Tunisia's exports | Export volumes, destinations, Tunisian market share | Annual / campaign |
| Import statistics by country | World's largest importers (EU, USA, Brazil, Japan…) | Annual |
| 2026-2027 campaign | Harvest tracking: weather, yield, opening prices | Seasonal |
How to read this observatory
Three families of data coexist here, with different rhythms:
- Prices move continuously. They are expressed in €/kg at origin (FOB), in bulk, extra virgin category, excluding freight, customs duties and VAT. Tracked **monthly **.
- Production is measured by agricultural campaign (October → September). One campaign = one harvest. Tracked annually, revised when the IOC publishes its estimates.
- Trade (exports/imports) is read in tonnes and market share (%) over a campaign or a calendar year. Consolidated figures arrive with several months' lag.
Each table carries its date and its status. No value is fabricated: in case of uncertainty, we give a wide range or refer to the source.
Methodology & sources
- Prices — professional industry surveys, quotations at origin; indicative orders of magnitude, to be verified with your suppliers or brokers.
- Production & trade — the International Olive Council (IOC) is the world reference for production and consumption; national customs and databases (such as Comtrade, Eurostat) for import/export flows. This data is revised regularly by the issuing bodies.
- Status — all values are dated and flagged. The olive oil market is volatile: we emphasise the update date rather than false precision.
- No fabricated figures — in case of doubt, the data is marked "to be sourced " or replaced by a wide hedged range.
For a firm quotation tailored to your volume, category and incoterm, request a dated quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Zitouna Export observatory?
It is a data hub on the global olive oil market: prices by origin, production by country, Tunisian exports, importers and campaign tracking. Each data point is dated and flagged "to be verified " because the market is volatile.
How often is the data updated?
It depends on the series. Prices are tracked **monthly **. Production and trade (exports/imports) are annual, aligned with the agricultural campaign and revised when sources publish (IOC, customs).
Where do the figures come from?
From professional surveys for prices, the IOC for production/consumption, and national customs (Eurostat, Comtrade) for trade flows. All values are indicative and to be verified at the source before any commitment.
What is the price of olive oil today?
At origin, in bulk extra virgin: from ~€3.80/kg for Tunisia, ~€4.10/kg for Spain, ~€6.50/kg for Italy. Details on the olive oil prices page.
How many tonnes of olive oil are produced each year?
On the order of 3.0 to 3.4 million tonnes per campaign worldwide, with strong variations depending on the harvest. Details on the world production page.
Is Tunisia a large exporter?
Yes. Tunisia is regularly among the world's leading exporters and the 1st outside the European Union depending on the campaign (to be sourced ). See the Tunisia's exports page.
What is the EU quota for Tunisian olive oil?
The reduced-duty tariff quota is 56,700 tonnes per year for Tunisian olive oil. Beyond that, the full duty applies. Exact regulatory figure — see the Tunisia's exports page.
Is this data reliable enough to commit to a purchase?
It is indicative and helps you get your bearings. Before any commitment, verify at the source and request a firm, dated quotation via a quote.
Why do you insist so much on the date?
Because the olive oil market is volatile: a price can change between two campaigns and from one week to the next. Undated data has no decision-making value. Hence the systematic "to be verified " flag.
Where can I find tracking of the current harvest?
On the 2026-2027 campaign page, which tracks the weather, expected yield and opening prices of the new campaign.
Can I receive the updates?
Yes, via the data newsletter (Brevo email), spam-free. You receive the monthly price updates and campaign briefings. Sign up at the bottom of the page.
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Page in English. Data as of July 2026 �; indicative figures, no value fabricated.
- Olive oil prices 2026: rates by origin (€/kg) monthly
- Olive oil campaign 2026-2027: harvest & prices
- Tunisia olive oil exports: volumes & destinations
- Olive oil prices by origin (€/kg FOB) monthly update
- World olive oil production by country (IOC)
- Olive oil importers: statistics by country