Spain: the world's largest olive oil producer
Spain produces around 40% of the world's olive oil. Growing areas, 35 designations of origin, competitions, export markets and three classic recipes.
Producing countries
The world's largest olive oil producing countries
Who produces the most olive oil, where are the main growing areas, which designations of origin and competitions exist, and where does the oil go? Our country profiles with figures, varieties and typical recipes.
Olive oil production 2024/25
Country profiles
Türkiye: record harvest, Aegean olive oil and zeytinyağlı cuisine
Türkiye was the world's second-largest olive oil producer in 2024/25. Growing areas, varieties, protected oils, competitions, export markets and three recipes.
Tunisia: Chemlali, 120 million olive trees and world leader in organic exports
Tunisia is Africa's largest olive oil producer. Growing areas, the Téboursouk designation of origin, competitions, export markets and three recipes.
Greece: Koroneiki, Crete and the world's highest olive oil consumption
Greece produces mainly extra virgin olive oil and eats more of it than anyone. Growing areas, 33 protected oils, awards, exports and recipes.
Italy: 50 protected olive oils and the greatest variety of cultivars
Italy has more protected olive oils than any other country. Growing areas, varieties, competitions such as Ercole Olivario, export markets and three recipes.
Portugal: Alentejo, Alqueva and a rapid rise as an olive oil exporter
Portugal has multiplied its olive oil production within a few years. Growing areas, 6 designations of origin, competitions, export markets and three recipes.
Morocco: Picholine marocaine, drought years and a protected designation of origin
Morocco is one of North Africa's major olive oil producers. Growing areas, the Tyout Chiadma designation of origin, the national competition, exports and recipes.