Which countries produce the most olive oil? Where does Albania rank?

2024-02-08 11:29:56Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Which countries produce the most olive oil? Where does Albania rank?

Olive oil is one of the most popular types of oil on the market, and it's also versatile and healthy. But for some countries, olive oil is more than just a healthy cooking option, it is a major source of income. Referring to a recently published global report, for countries such as Spain, Italy and Turkey, which are the three main olive oil producing countries, the export of this product is a great source of income.

How are countries listed in terms of production?

Specifically for 2023-2024, Spain has produced 7.66 million tons of olive oil, Italy nearly 2.9 million tons, Turkey 2.1 million tons. Among the countries that produce high quantities, there are also Tunisia with 2 million tons, Greece with 1.9 million tons, Portugal 1.5 million tons, Morocco 1 million tons, while there are countries that do not produce at all such as Ireland, Poland and Sweden.

Where is Albania in terms of production?

Referring to official data, 16 thousand tons were produced in our country for the year 2023-2024, ranking 16th among 30 producing countries.

As the list of olive oil production by country reflects, there are more than a few countries that produce little or no olive oil. There are also a significant number of countries that produce significant amounts of olive oil, but not on the scale of major producers.

Olive oil is a highly sought after product and the higher the quality the more people are willing to pay. So it's no surprise that a significant portion of the highest quality olive oil comes from the world's leading olive oil exporters. The appreciation and popularity of olive oil also proves the theory of supply and demand, as Spain and Italy combine to produce around 10 million tonnes of olive oil per year.


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