According to data released by the National Observatory of Agriculture, Tunisia's olive oil exports have seen a significant increase during the first 11 months of the 2025-2026 season. The country's olive oil exports rose by 48.6% in volume, reaching 399.3 thousand tons, compared to the same period in the previous season. This growth is notable, with 85% of the exported oil being bulk and 15% being packaged.
The value of Tunisia's olive oil exports also witnessed a substantial increase, rising by 39.4% to reach 5016.4 million dinars. The breakdown of the export value shows that 80.1% came from bulk olive oil exports, while 19.9% came from packaged olive oil exports. These figures indicate a positive trend for Tunisia's olive oil industry.
The European Union was the primary destination for Tunisia's olive oil exports, accounting for 55.8% of the total. Spain and Italy were the leading buyers, with 31% and 19.9% of the exports, respectively. North America was the second-largest market, absorbing 25.2% of Tunisia's olive oil exports, followed by Asia with 11.6% and Africa with 3.6%.
Despite the overall positive performance of Tunisia's olive oil exports, the average export price of olive oil decreased by 2.4% in September 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year. This decline may be a concern for the industry, but the overall growth in volume and value is likely to offset this decrease.
Tunisia's organic olive oil exports also showed promising growth, with 58.8 thousand tons exported during the first 11 months of the 2025-2026 season. The value of these exports was approximately 770.5 million dinars. This growth in organic olive oil exports is an encouraging trend for the country's agricultural sector.
The National Observatory of Agriculture released these statistics, providing valuable insights into Tunisia's olive oil industry. The data highlights the country's growing importance as a player in the global olive oil market. With the European Union being a significant market, Tunisia's olive oil exports are likely to continue playing a crucial role in the region's food industry.
As the 2025-2026 season comes to a close, Tunisia's olive oil industry is expected to continue growing, driven by increasing demand from major markets. The country's ability to maintain its export growth momentum will depend on various factors, including production levels, market trends, and competition from other olive oil-producing countries.
Key points
- Tunisia's olive oil exports increased by 48.6% in volume and 39.4% in value during the 2025-2026 season.
- The European Union was the primary destination for Tunisia's olive oil exports, accounting for 55.8% of the total.
- Tunisia's organic olive oil exports reached 58.8 thousand tons, valued at approximately 770.5 million dinars, during the 2025-2026 season.
Reporting sources
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