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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.
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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.
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Spain
467,5
Tunisia
205
Italy
72,7
Turkey
58
Greece
24,5
(Million Tons.)
Source: International Olive Council. 2021/2022 season
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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%).
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COUNTRIES | EXPORT (Millions €) |
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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.
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