According to the Tunisian National Observatory of Agriculture, the country's olive oil exports have seen a significant increase of 50.8% during the first 10 months of the 2026/2025 season, compared to the same period in the previous season. The total quantity of olive oil exported reached 381.2 thousand tons, with 85.5% being bulk and 14.5% being packaged. This surge in exports is a positive indicator for Tunisia's agricultural sector.
The value of Tunisia's olive oil exports has also increased, rising by 41.2% to reach 4780.4 million dinars. The majority of these exports, 80.7%, came from bulk olive oil, while 19.3% came from packaged olive oil. This increase in export value is likely to have a positive impact on Tunisia's economy. The National Observatory of Agriculture attributed the increase in exports to a rise in the average price of olive oil at export, which increased by 7.1% in August 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year.
The Tunisian National Observatory of Agriculture also reported that the country's organic olive oil exports reached 53 thousand tons, valued at approximately 699.7 million dinars, during the first 10 months of the 2026/2025 season. This represents a significant portion of Tunisia's total olive oil exports and highlights the country's growing organic agricultural sector.
Tunisia's agricultural sector has been working to increase its exports in recent years, with a focus on high-quality products such as olive oil. The country's favorable climate and soil conditions make it well-suited for olive cultivation, and the industry has become an important contributor to Tunisia's economy.
The increase in olive oil exports is also likely to have a positive impact on Tunisia's trade balance. According to a report by the National Observatory of Agriculture, the country's food trade balance recorded a surplus of 983.1 million dinars as of August 2026. This is a positive indicator for Tunisia's economy, which has been working to reduce its trade deficit.
The Tunisian government has been working to support the country's agricultural sector, including the olive oil industry. Initiatives such as the "Loan of Honor" mechanism, which is set to launch on October 1, 2026, aim to provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including those in the agricultural sector.
The surge in olive oil exports is a positive development for Tunisia's economy, and the country's agricultural sector is expected to continue playing an important role in driving economic growth. With a focus on high-quality products and increasing exports, Tunisia's agricultural sector is well-positioned for continued success.
Key points
- Tunisia's olive oil exports increased by 50.8% during the first 10 months of the 2026/2025 season, reaching 381.2 thousand tons.
- The value of Tunisia's olive oil exports rose by 41.2% to reach 4780.4 million dinars.
- Organic olive oil exports reached 53 thousand tons, valued at approximately 699.7 million dinars, during the first 10 months of the 2026/2025 season.
