In 2023, Spain dominated global olive production with 10.8 million metric tons, followed by Greece at 2.85 million metric tons and Italy with 2.14 million metric tons. Spain's production saw a modest increase of 1.92% year-on-year, while Greece experienced a 0.62% uptick, and Italy gained 1.81%. Conversely, Morocco's production decreased by 2.2% to 1.4 million metric tons.
Significant growth was observed in Egypt and Portugal, both increasing by 3.48%, while the United States saw the largest jump at 3.97%. However, Peru and Uruguay faced declines of 2.68% and 3.04%, respectively. Notable trends include steady growth in Australia’s production at 3.91% and Iran’s increase by 3.3% year-on-year.
Looking ahead, pay attention to the potential impact of climate change on Mediterranean producers, innovations in agricultural technologies, and shifts in global trade policies. These factors could significantly alter global olive production dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Olives Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 10,800 | 2023 | +3.46% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 2,850 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,140 | 2023 | +0.094% | +1.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Morocco | 1,400 | 2023 | -0.29% | -2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Egypt | 1,290 | 2023 | +3.21% | +3.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Algeria | 950 | 2023 | +2.81% | +1.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Tunisia | 879 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 878 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 314 | 2023 | -0.63% | +0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United States | 181 | 2023 | +2.26% | +3.97% | View data |
