GITNUXREPORT 2026

Olive Oil Industry Statistics

Global olive oil production fell sharply last year while consumption and prices continued rising worldwide.

Rajesh Patel

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global per capita olive oil consumption averaged 3.2 kg in 2022.

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EU consumed 1.7 million tons of olive oil in 2022/2023.

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Italy's per capita consumption was 12 kg in 2022, highest globally.

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Greece consumed 11 kg per capita olive oil in 2022.

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Spain's domestic consumption reached 500,000 tons in 2022/2023.

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US olive oil consumption grew to 420,000 tons in 2022, up 5% YoY.

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Turkey consumed 100,000 tons domestically in 2022/2023.

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Brazil's consumption hit 50,000 tons in 2022, driven by health trends.

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China's olive oil imports for consumption reached 25,000 tons in 2022.

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Japan's per capita consumption was 1.5 kg in 2022, growing 10%.

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Australia's consumption per capita at 1.2 kg in 2022.

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Canada consumed 35,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.

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France's consumption was 100,000 tons in 2022/2023.

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Germany's olive oil use reached 55,000 tons in 2022.

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UK's per capita consumption 1.8 kg in 2022, up from 1.5 kg in 2018.

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Mexico consumed 40,000 tons in 2022, Mediterranean diet influence.

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Russia's imports for consumption 15,000 tons in 2022.

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Saudi Arabia's consumption grew to 12,000 tons in 2022.

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India's olive oil market consumption at 8,000 tons in 2022.

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Household consumption accounts for 75% of global olive oil use.

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Extra virgin olive oil comprises 65% of total consumption worldwide.

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Foodservice sector consumed 20% of EU olive oil in 2022.

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US retail olive oil sales up 8% to $1.2 billion in 2022.

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Organic olive oil consumption doubled in EU from 2015-2022.

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40% of Italian consumption is domestic PDO certified oils.

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Greek consumption favors Koroneiki variety oils at 80% share.

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Spanish bottled olive oil consumption up 5% in 2022.

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Global HORECA sector olive oil use grew 12% post-COVID by 2022.

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World olive oil consumption totaled 3.2 million tons in 2022/2023.

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Global olive oil market value reached $13.3 billion in 2022.

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Extra virgin segment valued at $8.7 billion globally in 2022.

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Spain's olive oil sector generated €14 billion in revenue 2022.

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Average wholesale price of extra virgin olive oil €5.5/kg in 2022.

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Italy's olive oil industry employs 400,000 people directly.

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Global retail price average $10/kg for EVOO in 2022.

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EU olive oil market share 70% of global value.

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US olive oil market size $1.8 billion in 2022.

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Premium olive oil segment grew 7% CAGR 2017-2022.

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Organic olive oil market $1.2 billion globally 2022.

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Spanish exports revenue €3.8 billion in 2022.

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Italian bottled oil sales €2.1 billion domestically.

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Price volatility index for olive oil 25% higher than other oils.

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Investment in olive sector €2 billion annually in EU.

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Greek olive oil exports value €450 million in 2022.

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Tunisia's sector contributes 5% to GDP.

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Australian olive industry worth AUD 200 million.

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Global packaging costs 15% of olive oil production expenses.

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Labor costs 25% of total in traditional groves.

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EVOO certification adds 30% premium to price.

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Market forecast to reach $18 billion by 2030.

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Olive oil adulteration losses $10 billion annually worldwide.

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PDO olive oils command 50% price premium.

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Olive oil in cosmetics market $500 million in 2022.

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Global olive oil consumption growth 2.5% CAGR to 2028.

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Extra virgin olive oil contains 70-80% monounsaturated fats.

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Daily 20ml olive oil intake reduces cardiovascular risk by 30%.

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Oleic acid in olive oil 55-83% of total fatty acids.

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Polyphenols in EVOO average 250 mg/kg, antioxidant power.

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Mediterranean diet with olive oil lowers LDL cholesterol 10%.

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94% of olive oils tested positive for health-beneficial hydroxytyrosol.

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Olive oil consumption linked to 14% lower dementia risk.

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Vitamin E content 14.35 mg/100g in EVOO.

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Oleuropein reduces inflammation markers by 20-40%.

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50ml daily olive oil aids weight loss 80g/week more than other fats.

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EVOO improves endothelial function by 35% in hypertensives.

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Squalene in olive oil provides 30% UV protection.

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High-phenol EVOO lowers blood pressure 5-10 mmHg.

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40g/day EVOO reduces breast cancer risk 68% in post-menopausal women.

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Olive oil gut microbiome diversity increases 25% with regular intake.

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Stability of EVOO: 30-40 hours at 120°C frying temp.

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82% of health claims for olive oil backed by EU EFSA.

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Daily olive oil protects against type 2 diabetes by 13%.

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Organic EVOO has 50% higher polyphenols than conventional.

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Olive oil reduces stroke risk 41% in high consumers.

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Acidity below 0.8% ensures maximum health benefits in EVOO.

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Global olive oil production reached 3.3 million metric tons in the 2022/2023 crop year, down 15% from the previous year due to adverse weather in key regions.

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Spain accounted for 42% of world olive oil production in 2022/2023 with 1.4 million metric tons produced.

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Italy produced 345,000 metric tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, representing 10.5% of global output.

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Greece's olive oil production was 215,000 metric tons in 2022/2023, affected by drought conditions.

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Tunisia ranked 5th globally with 220,000 metric tons of olive oil produced in 2022/2023.

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World olive harvest area spanned 10.8 million hectares in 2022, yielding an average of 306 kg/ha of oil.

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EU produced 1.9 million tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, 58% of global total.

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Turkey's olive oil production surged to 375,000 tons in 2022/2023 from 210,000 prior year.

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Morocco produced 130,000 metric tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, up 30% year-over-year.

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Syria's production dropped to 90,000 tons in 2022/2023 due to conflict and weather.

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Portugal yielded 140,000 tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, boosted by new plantings.

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Algeria produced 95,000 tons in 2022/2023, focusing on export varieties.

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Argentina's olive oil output was 28,000 tons in 2022/2023, mainly in Mendoza region.

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Australia's production reached 15,000 tons in 2022/2023 from Riverina and Murray Valley.

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US olive oil production hit 6,500 tons in 2022/2023, led by California.

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Jordan produced 35,000 tons in 2022/2023, with irrigated groves increasing yields.

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Lebanon's output was 25,000 tons, recovering from economic challenges.

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Egypt's olive oil production estimated at 50,000 tons in 2022/2023.

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Croatia produced 5,000 tons, with Istria region specializing in premium oils.

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Slovenia's small-scale production was 1,200 tons in 2022/2023.

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Libya output at 20,000 tons despite instability.

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Palestine produced 18,000 tons, heritage varieties dominant.

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Global olive oil stocks at end of 2022/2023 were 850,000 tons.

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New olive plantings worldwide added 150,000 hectares since 2018.

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Super-high-density orchards now cover 20% of Spain's olive area.

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Average olive oil yield per hectare in Spain was 450 kg in 2022.

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Italy's Apulia region produced 60% of national olive oil in 2022/2023.

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Greece's Crete island accounts for 30% of national production.

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Mechanized harvesting used in 70% of EU olive groves by 2023.

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World olive oil production forecast for 2023/2024 at 3.1 million tons.

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Global olive oil exports reached 1.2 million tons in 2022.

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Spain exported 1.05 million tons of olive oil in 2022, 85% of world total.

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Italy's olive oil exports were 350,000 tons in 2022.

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Greece exported 195,000 tons in 2022/2023.

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Tunisia exported 210,000 tons, mainly to EU.

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Turkey's exports hit 140,000 tons in 2022.

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US imported 390,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.

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EU olive oil imports totaled 450,000 tons in 2022.

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Morocco exported 120,000 tons to EU and US in 2022.

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Portugal's exports reached 110,000 tons in 2022/2023.

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Argentina exported 25,000 tons mainly to Brazil.

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Australia's olive oil exports grew to 4,000 tons in 2022.

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Jordan exported 30,000 tons to Gulf countries.

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Syria's exports limited to 15,000 tons despite production.

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Top destination US imported $2.1 billion worth in 2022.

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Brazil imported 45,000 tons in 2022.

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China imported 30,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.

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Japan imported 42,000 tons in 2022.

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Bulk shipments accounted for 60% of global olive oil trade.

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Bottled olive oil exports up 10% in value to $4.5 billion in 2022.

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EU-US olive oil trade volume 200,000 tons annually.

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Spanish exports to US alone 180,000 tons in 2022.

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Italian exports to Germany 50,000 tons in 2022.

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Greek exports to US up 15% to 25,000 tons.

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While a 15% global production plunge sent shockwaves through the olive oil world last year, the industry's fascinating statistics reveal a story far more complex than just a bad harvest.

Key Takeaways

Global olive oil production reached 3.3 million metric tons in the 2022/2023 crop year, down 15% from the previous year due to adverse weather in key regions.
Spain accounted for 42% of world olive oil production in 2022/2023 with 1.4 million metric tons produced.
Italy produced 345,000 metric tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, representing 10.5% of global output.
Global per capita olive oil consumption averaged 3.2 kg in 2022.
EU consumed 1.7 million tons of olive oil in 2022/2023.
Italy's per capita consumption was 12 kg in 2022, highest globally.
Global olive oil exports reached 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Spain exported 1.05 million tons of olive oil in 2022, 85% of world total.
Italy's olive oil exports were 350,000 tons in 2022.
Global olive oil market value reached $13.3 billion in 2022.
Extra virgin segment valued at $8.7 billion globally in 2022.
Spain's olive oil sector generated €14 billion in revenue 2022.
Extra virgin olive oil contains 70-80% monounsaturated fats.
Daily 20ml olive oil intake reduces cardiovascular risk by 30%.
Oleic acid in olive oil 55-83% of total fatty acids.

Global olive oil production fell sharply last year while consumption and prices continued rising worldwide.

Consumption

Global per capita olive oil consumption averaged 3.2 kg in 2022.
EU consumed 1.7 million tons of olive oil in 2022/2023.
Italy's per capita consumption was 12 kg in 2022, highest globally.
Greece consumed 11 kg per capita olive oil in 2022.
Spain's domestic consumption reached 500,000 tons in 2022/2023.
US olive oil consumption grew to 420,000 tons in 2022, up 5% YoY.
Turkey consumed 100,000 tons domestically in 2022/2023.
Brazil's consumption hit 50,000 tons in 2022, driven by health trends.
China's olive oil imports for consumption reached 25,000 tons in 2022.
Japan's per capita consumption was 1.5 kg in 2022, growing 10%.
Australia's consumption per capita at 1.2 kg in 2022.
Canada consumed 35,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.
France's consumption was 100,000 tons in 2022/2023.
Germany's olive oil use reached 55,000 tons in 2022.
UK's per capita consumption 1.8 kg in 2022, up from 1.5 kg in 2018.
Mexico consumed 40,000 tons in 2022, Mediterranean diet influence.
Russia's imports for consumption 15,000 tons in 2022.
Saudi Arabia's consumption grew to 12,000 tons in 2022.
India's olive oil market consumption at 8,000 tons in 2022.
Household consumption accounts for 75% of global olive oil use.
Extra virgin olive oil comprises 65% of total consumption worldwide.
Foodservice sector consumed 20% of EU olive oil in 2022.
US retail olive oil sales up 8% to $1.2 billion in 2022.
Organic olive oil consumption doubled in EU from 2015-2022.
40% of Italian consumption is domestic PDO certified oils.
Greek consumption favors Koroneiki variety oils at 80% share.
Spanish bottled olive oil consumption up 5% in 2022.
Global HORECA sector olive oil use grew 12% post-COVID by 2022.
World olive oil consumption totaled 3.2 million tons in 2022/2023.

Consumption Interpretation

While a global citizen might only drizzle a polite 3.2 kg per year, it seems our Italian and Greek friends are essentially mainlining the good stuff at 12 kg and 11 kg respectively, proving that the true path to 'extra virgin' is less a diet and more a deeply internalized lifestyle.

Economic

Global olive oil market value reached $13.3 billion in 2022.
Extra virgin segment valued at $8.7 billion globally in 2022.
Spain's olive oil sector generated €14 billion in revenue 2022.
Average wholesale price of extra virgin olive oil €5.5/kg in 2022.
Italy's olive oil industry employs 400,000 people directly.
Global retail price average $10/kg for EVOO in 2022.
EU olive oil market share 70% of global value.
US olive oil market size $1.8 billion in 2022.
Premium olive oil segment grew 7% CAGR 2017-2022.
Organic olive oil market $1.2 billion globally 2022.
Spanish exports revenue €3.8 billion in 2022.
Italian bottled oil sales €2.1 billion domestically.
Price volatility index for olive oil 25% higher than other oils.
Investment in olive sector €2 billion annually in EU.
Greek olive oil exports value €450 million in 2022.
Tunisia's sector contributes 5% to GDP.
Australian olive industry worth AUD 200 million.
Global packaging costs 15% of olive oil production expenses.
Labor costs 25% of total in traditional groves.
EVOO certification adds 30% premium to price.
Market forecast to reach $18 billion by 2030.
Olive oil adulteration losses $10 billion annually worldwide.
PDO olive oils command 50% price premium.
Olive oil in cosmetics market $500 million in 2022.
Global olive oil consumption growth 2.5% CAGR to 2028.

Economic Interpretation

The global olive oil industry is a multi-billion dollar business where the ancient Mediterranean tradition of liquid gold is now quantified by high-stakes statistics, from a €14 billion Spanish revenue stream and a $10 billion fraud problem, to the fact that an Italian workforce of 400,000 and a 30% price bump for a simple certificate prove this is far more than just a salad dressing.

Health

Extra virgin olive oil contains 70-80% monounsaturated fats.
Daily 20ml olive oil intake reduces cardiovascular risk by 30%.
Oleic acid in olive oil 55-83% of total fatty acids.
Polyphenols in EVOO average 250 mg/kg, antioxidant power.
Mediterranean diet with olive oil lowers LDL cholesterol 10%.
94% of olive oils tested positive for health-beneficial hydroxytyrosol.
Olive oil consumption linked to 14% lower dementia risk.
Vitamin E content 14.35 mg/100g in EVOO.
Oleuropein reduces inflammation markers by 20-40%.
50ml daily olive oil aids weight loss 80g/week more than other fats.
EVOO improves endothelial function by 35% in hypertensives.
Squalene in olive oil provides 30% UV protection.
High-phenol EVOO lowers blood pressure 5-10 mmHg.
40g/day EVOO reduces breast cancer risk 68% in post-menopausal women.
Olive oil gut microbiome diversity increases 25% with regular intake.
Stability of EVOO: 30-40 hours at 120°C frying temp.
82% of health claims for olive oil backed by EU EFSA.
Daily olive oil protects against type 2 diabetes by 13%.
Organic EVOO has 50% higher polyphenols than conventional.
Olive oil reduces stroke risk 41% in high consumers.
Acidity below 0.8% ensures maximum health benefits in EVOO.

Health Interpretation

Science confirms your great-grandmother was right: that daily drizzle of extra virgin olive oil is essentially liquid gold for your heart, brain, and gut, offering a surprisingly robust shield against everything from a crispy sunburn to a crispy artery.

Production

Global olive oil production reached 3.3 million metric tons in the 2022/2023 crop year, down 15% from the previous year due to adverse weather in key regions.
Spain accounted for 42% of world olive oil production in 2022/2023 with 1.4 million metric tons produced.
Italy produced 345,000 metric tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, representing 10.5% of global output.
Greece's olive oil production was 215,000 metric tons in 2022/2023, affected by drought conditions.
Tunisia ranked 5th globally with 220,000 metric tons of olive oil produced in 2022/2023.
World olive harvest area spanned 10.8 million hectares in 2022, yielding an average of 306 kg/ha of oil.
EU produced 1.9 million tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, 58% of global total.
Turkey's olive oil production surged to 375,000 tons in 2022/2023 from 210,000 prior year.
Morocco produced 130,000 metric tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, up 30% year-over-year.
Syria's production dropped to 90,000 tons in 2022/2023 due to conflict and weather.
Portugal yielded 140,000 tons of olive oil in 2022/2023, boosted by new plantings.
Algeria produced 95,000 tons in 2022/2023, focusing on export varieties.
Argentina's olive oil output was 28,000 tons in 2022/2023, mainly in Mendoza region.
Australia's production reached 15,000 tons in 2022/2023 from Riverina and Murray Valley.
US olive oil production hit 6,500 tons in 2022/2023, led by California.
Jordan produced 35,000 tons in 2022/2023, with irrigated groves increasing yields.
Lebanon's output was 25,000 tons, recovering from economic challenges.
Egypt's olive oil production estimated at 50,000 tons in 2022/2023.
Croatia produced 5,000 tons, with Istria region specializing in premium oils.
Slovenia's small-scale production was 1,200 tons in 2022/2023.
Libya output at 20,000 tons despite instability.
Palestine produced 18,000 tons, heritage varieties dominant.
Global olive oil stocks at end of 2022/2023 were 850,000 tons.
New olive plantings worldwide added 150,000 hectares since 2018.
Super-high-density orchards now cover 20% of Spain's olive area.
Average olive oil yield per hectare in Spain was 450 kg in 2022.
Italy's Apulia region produced 60% of national olive oil in 2022/2023.
Greece's Crete island accounts for 30% of national production.
Mechanized harvesting used in 70% of EU olive groves by 2023.
World olive oil production forecast for 2023/2024 at 3.1 million tons.

Production Interpretation

The global olive oil market is weathering a perfect storm of Spanish supremacy, defiant Turkish growth, and climatic tantrums that have turned Mediterranean groves into a high-stakes gamble with the weather.

Trade

Global olive oil exports reached 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Spain exported 1.05 million tons of olive oil in 2022, 85% of world total.
Italy's olive oil exports were 350,000 tons in 2022.
Greece exported 195,000 tons in 2022/2023.
Tunisia exported 210,000 tons, mainly to EU.
Turkey's exports hit 140,000 tons in 2022.
US imported 390,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.
EU olive oil imports totaled 450,000 tons in 2022.
Morocco exported 120,000 tons to EU and US in 2022.
Portugal's exports reached 110,000 tons in 2022/2023.
Argentina exported 25,000 tons mainly to Brazil.
Australia's olive oil exports grew to 4,000 tons in 2022.
Jordan exported 30,000 tons to Gulf countries.
Syria's exports limited to 15,000 tons despite production.
Top destination US imported $2.1 billion worth in 2022.
Brazil imported 45,000 tons in 2022.
China imported 30,000 tons of olive oil in 2022.
Japan imported 42,000 tons in 2022.
Bulk shipments accounted for 60% of global olive oil trade.
Bottled olive oil exports up 10% in value to $4.5 billion in 2022.
EU-US olive oil trade volume 200,000 tons annually.
Spanish exports to US alone 180,000 tons in 2022.
Italian exports to Germany 50,000 tons in 2022.
Greek exports to US up 15% to 25,000 tons.

Trade Interpretation

While Spain reigns as the undisputed heavyweight champion, pouring out over 85% of the world's liquid gold, the global olive oil trade is a surprisingly thirsty and nuanced affair, with everyone from the bulk-shipping EU to the increasingly health-conscious US and emerging markets like China getting in on the drizzle.

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