The 2023 data highlights that Spain overwhelmingly leads in olive production, accounting for 63.83% of the European harvested share, despite a 5.16% year-on-year decline. Italy, Greece, and Portugal follow, with slight growth noted in Italy (0.9%) and Portugal (6.82%), whereas Greece faced a small reduction (-1.02%). Albania and Montenegro showed moderate increases in production with 3.64% and 8.45% growth respectively. Smaller producers like Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced declines, with Slovenia seeing a significant drop of 10.61%.
Future trends show potential increases in Portugal due to its strong growth trajectory and innovative farming practices. Italy might see steady growth due to initiatives to combat climate change impacts. As Spain stabilizes from production losses, it will be essential to monitor how recovery efforts and market demand influence long-term trends.
Top countries in Olives Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 63.83 | 2023 | +91.22% | -5.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.31 | 2023 | -5.44% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 9.57 | 2023 | -6.43% | -1.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.84 | 2023 | +31.8% | +6.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Albania | 1.19 | 2023 | -10.84% | +3.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.28 | 2023 | -18.66% | +2.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.23 | 2023 | +26.13% | +1.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.17 | 2023 | -4.02% | +0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.019 | 2023 | -7.38% | -10.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.007 | 2021 | -15.15% | +18.47% | View data |
