In 2023, Spain dominated global non-food olive oil use, representing the highest share among countries, despite a minor decline. Morocco, Greece, and Italy also displayed negative growth. Notably, Portugal showed growth amid overall declines, highlighting resilience. Emerging markets like Iraq and Azerbaijan demonstrated significant year-on-year growth, albeit from smaller base values. However, Colombia faced substantial reductions. Over the past five years, Greece and Italy experienced stagnant demand while Portugal showed the potential for growth.
Future trends to monitor include increased demand from emerging markets like Iraq and Azerbaijan, alongside potential stability in established European markets such as Spain, Portugal, and Greece, indicating shifts in global utilization patterns.
Top countries in Olive Oil Non-food Uses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 35.32 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Morocco | 11.11 | 2023 | +3.7% | -1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 10.32 | 2023 | -7.14% | -4.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 9.52 | 2023 | 0% | +4.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.33 | 2023 | -8.7% | -5.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russia | 1.98 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lebanon | 1.98 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 1.98 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.59 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1.19 | 2023 |
