The 2023 data on European import of virgin olive oil shows Italy as the largest importer with 479.55 million kilograms, despite a year-on-year decrease of 5.72%. Spain and France follow, with imports of 255.09 million kilograms and 148.88 million kilograms, showcasing increases of 1.61% and 2.96%, respectively. Overall, Germany demonstrated notable growth at 5.8%, while the Netherlands and Austria experienced double-digit increases of 12.43% and 12.17%. Conversely, countries like Malta and Ireland saw substantial declines at -15.31% and -4.38%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in European import of virgin olive oil include shifts due to changing consumer preferences towards health-conscious products and sustainability. Technological advancements in supply chain logistics and economic impacts such as tariff adjustments or changes in trade agreements may also influence import volumes across various European countries.
Top countries in Import of Virgin Olive Oil by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 479,550,000 | 2023 | -2.18% | -5.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 255,090,000 | 2023 | +9.97% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 148,880,000 | 2023 | +4.83% | +2.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 122,370,000 | 2023 | +3.71% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 88,972,000 | 2023 | +7.55% | +5.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 23,751,000 | 2023 | +7.7% | -0.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 19,244,000 | 2023 | +9.63% | +12.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 13,040,000 | 2023 | +9.53% | +10.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 11,208,000 | 2023 | +10.47% | +12.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 5,118,800 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.12% | View data |
