Aug. 2, 2021
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
A report from the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market addressed Italy’s growing olive oil trade deficit, with production stagnant over the past half-decade while imports and consumption climb.
Jul. 13, 2021
Traffic Jam at World’s Fourth-Largest Port Disrupts Trade Flow
Shipping experts predict the global supply chain disruption caused by the recent closure of the Port of Yantian, in China, to last for months.
Jul. 13, 2021
U.K. Drops Tariffs on Tunisian Olive Oil Imports After Signing Trade Deal
Tunisia can now export up to 7,723 tons of olive oil to the United Kingdom duty-free, more than was exported in 2019.
Jul. 8, 2021 News Briefs
As Canadian Olive Oil Market Grows, Greek Exporters Fall Behind
Jul. 7, 2021 News Briefs
Andalusian Olive Oil Exports Rebound After Challenging Harvest
Jun. 22, 2021 Business
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
Jun. 16, 2021 News Briefs
Rising Demand for Virgin Olive Oils Drives Imports in Brazil
Jun. 14, 2021 News Briefs
May. 28, 2021
Italy Overtook Spain as Largest Olive Oil Supplier to U.S., Data Shows
Italian olive oil exports grew for the third consecutive year, while direct exports from Spain dropped significantly as tariffs take their toll on Spanish producers.
May. 24, 2021
Global Olive Oil Production Will Hit Four-Year High, USDA Estimates
Increasing production paired with rising vegetable oil prices is also expected to yield record exports and olive oil consumption levels.
May. 10, 2021
Steep Fall in Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.K. Since Brexit
A new requirement for phytosanitary certificates and border checks will further slow down shipments and add to the cost and bureaucracy of post-Brexit trading.
May. 6, 2021
Lower Yields in Tunisia Push Prices Higher
The growth in packaged olive oil exports has helped fuel the increase in prices per unit.
May. 6, 2021
Despite Tariffs, Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Rose to Begin Fiscal Year
The reopening of hospitality and tourism in the U.S. combined with poor harvests throughout the Mediterranean may have had an impact.
May. 3, 2021
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
The meeting comes ahead of two important deadlines that will shape future trading relations between Spain and the U.S.
Apr. 22, 2021
Producers Puzzled by Turkish Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
In a season where 220,000 tons were produced, Turkey has stopped bulk olive oil exports until the end of next October.
Apr. 14, 2021
In Bid to Boost Exports, Algeria Plants Millions of Olive Trees
The initiative comes as the government announced it would help to stimulate olive oil exports.
Mar. 30, 2021
U.S. and Spanish Officials Discuss Future of Tariffs, Trade
The Spanish table olive sector urged its government to make progress on removing all tariffs. The U.S. warned Spain's new digital service tax could lead to new ones.
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Mar. 17, 2021
Andalusia Launches Bid to Capture Emerging Indonesian Market
Euromonitor data projects that the value of olive oil sales in Indonesia will increase by 50 percent over the next half-decade. Andalusia hopes to capitalize on this growth.
Mar. 17, 2021
Olive Council Projects Slight Decrease in Olive Oil Consumption
Spain, Italy and Greece remain the largest per-capita consumers worldwide, while imports to the United States, Japan and Canada show an upturn.
Mar. 10, 2021
Tunisia Works With Producers to Add Value to Branded Exports
Olive oil exporters in Tunisia hope to double exports of bottled olive oil in the next five years. The government plans to help by easing bureaucratic hurdles and promoting quality.
Mar. 5, 2021
Europe, U.S. Agree to Freeze Tariffs for Four Months
The decision came after a phone call between the U.S. president and European commissioner and will give the two sides time to negotiate a new trade deal.
Mar. 4, 2021
Exports and Prices Are Looking Up in Greece
The limited supply of extra virgin olive oil in Europe has created the conditions for an upward trend in producer prices in Greece following an uptick in exports.