Key Market Indicators
Consumption of olive oil in Iran is expected to reach 9,760 metric tons in 2026, up from 9,000 metric tons in 2021. This is an average annual growth of 1.2%. Since 2017, there has been no change in Iranian demand. In 2021, Iran ranked 29th in the world for olive oil consumption, with Austria overtaking it at 9,000 metric tons. Spain, the United States, and Greece ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively. Iranian olive oil production is expected to reach 6,710 metric tons by 2026, up from 5,780 metric tons in 2021. This is an average annual growth of 2.5%. Since 1966, Iranian supply has increased by 2.1% annually. In 2021, Iran ranked 19th in the world for olive oil production, with Albania overtaking it at 5,780 metric tons. Greece, Italy, and Tunisia ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively.
