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Official data released by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI) reveals an exceptional surge in Tunisia's olive oil sector, with exports hitting record levels during the first eleven months of the 2025/2026 season. Export volumes reached 399,300 tons, generating total revenues of approximately 5,016.4 million dinars between November 2025 and the end of September 2026.
These figures represent a significant growth of 48.6% in volume and 39.4% in value compared to the same period in the previous season. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) dominated the export profile, accounting for 83.4% of total foreign shipments, underscoring the high quality and global competitiveness of the Tunisian product.
Geographically, Tunisia successfully marketed its olive oil across 97 countries. The European Union remained the primary destination, absorbing 55.8% of total exports. Within the EU, Spain topped the list of importers with a 31% share, followed by Italy at 19.9%. North America captured 25.2% of Tunisian exports, while Asia and Africa accounted for 11.6% and 3.6%, respectively.
Furthermore, the organic olive oil segment showed robust performance, with export volumes reaching 58,800 tons and generating revenues estimated at 770.5 million dinars. This growth reinforces Tunisia's position as a leading global supplier of premium organic oils.
Source: Tuniscope