What this market covers
Table olives and olives grown for crushing, sold fresh, cured or in brine. Buyers include food processors, retailers, restaurants and oil mills.
Typical segments
- Table olives
- Pitted and stuffed olives
- Olives for oil
- Brined and cured olives
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 71% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Portugal is gaining ground: its exports rose 313% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of olive (HS 070992) were worth $136.9 million in 2024. | 136.9 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 71% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($79.9 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +71 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Spain was the largest exporter in 2024, with 42% of world exports ($57.6 million). | 42 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Spain, Portugal and Greece, shipped 78% of world exports in 2024. | 78 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| Portugal was the largest importer in 2024, buying $42.0 million, or 31% of world imports. | 31 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 8 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 8 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $1.24 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.24 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 110.3 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 110.3 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Portugal grew fastest, with exports up 313% from 2019 to 2024. | +313 % since 2019 | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Food retailers
- Oil mills
- Restaurants and caterers
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global olive market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 070992 reached $136.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most olive?
Spain led world exports in 2024 with 42% of the total, followed by Portugal, Greece and Italy.
Which countries import the most olive?
Portugal was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Spain, Italy and Poland.
Is world trade in olive growing?
World exports were 71% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of olive?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.24 per kilogram in 2024.
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