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Tunisia has overtaken Turkey to become the world's second-largest olive oil producer in the 2025/26 marketing year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The North African country increased its olive oil production by 38% year-on-year, reaching 470,000 tons, up from 340,000 tons in the previous season. The sharp jump propelled Tunisia past Turkey in the global producer ranking.
Tunisia's export performance mirrored its production growth, with shipments climbing 38% to 400,000 tons. The country's strengthened position reflects a steep contraction in Turkish output as much as any domestic expansion.
Turkey's olive oil production in 2025/26 nearly halved to 210,000 tons, down from 410,000 tons in 2024/25. As a direct consequence, the country slipped from second to third place among the world's leading producers.
The European Union maintained its dominant position as the world's largest olive oil producer, with output estimated at approximately 2.09 million tons, representing a 0.9% decline compared with the previous season. EU exports, meanwhile, are forecast to contract by 5.5%, equivalent to a reduction of 47,000 tons.
On the global level, olive oil production in 2025/26 is projected to reach 3.278 million tons, a 1.6% decrease from 3.333 million tons a year earlier. Despite the production decline, worldwide exports are expected to grow by 3.2%, rising from 1.354 million tons to 1.398 million tons.
Source: UkrAgroConsult