Tunisia's Olive Oil Exports Surge 39.4% to Over 5 Billion Dinars

Tunisia's olive oil exports have seen a significant increase in the 2025/2026 campaign, with total revenues reaching 5.016 billion dinars for the first eleven months, according to the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). This represents a 39.4% increase from the 3.599 billion dinars recorded during the same period in the previous year. The growth is largely attributed to an increase in export volumes.

The export volumes of olive oil have increased by 48.6% to 399.3 thousand tons, compared to 268.6 thousand tons in the previous campaign. The bulk oil category dominates the exports, accounting for 85% of the total quantities exported, while the packaged category accounts for 15%. Despite its smaller share, the packaged category has seen a significant increase in volume, rising by 47.2% to 59.8 thousand tons.

The extra-virgin olive oil category accounts for 83.4% of the total exports. The average price of olive oil has decreased by 2.4% to 13.02 dinars per kilogram, compared to 13.34 dinars per kilogram in the previous year. The prices vary across categories, ranging from 8.90 to 16.81 dinars per kilogram. Tunisia's olive oil is now exported to over 97 countries worldwide.

The main export destinations for Tunisia's olive oil are the European Union, North America, Asia, and Africa. The European Union accounts for 55.8% of the total export volumes, with Spain and Italy being the largest customers. North America accounts for 25.2% of the exports, with the United States and Canada being the main markets. Asia and Africa account for 11.6% and 3.6% of the exports, respectively.

Tunisia's organic olive oil exports have also seen significant growth, with a total volume of 58.8 thousand tons and revenues of approximately 770.5 million dinars. The packaged category accounts for only 6.2% of the organic exports. The average price of organic olive oil is 13.11 dinars per kilogram, with the bulk and packaged categories averaging 12.87 and 16.69 dinars per kilogram, respectively.

The main customers for Tunisia's organic olive oil are Italy, the United States, Spain, and France. Italy is the largest customer, accounting for 38% of the total organic exports, followed by the United States and Spain. The growth in olive oil exports has contributed to Tunisia's agricultural sector and economy.

The surge in olive oil exports is a positive development for Tunisia's economy, which has been facing challenges in recent years. The country's agricultural sector has been working to increase its exports and improve its competitiveness in the global market. The growth in olive oil exports is expected to continue, driven by Tunisia's high-quality produce and increasing demand from around the world.

Key points

• Olive oil exports account for a significant share of Tunisia's agricultural exports.
• The European Union is the largest market for Tunisia's olive oil.
• Tunisia's organic olive oil exports have seen significant growth in recent years.