Commodity Guide

Olive Oil

& Derivatives

Navigate the global olive oil market with confidence. Discover premium varieties, certified producers, and regulatory requirements for every destination market.

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Products covered

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Sourcing countries

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Certifications

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$14B+ annual trade

Annual trade volume

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$3.80–$9.50/L

Highest grade cold-pressed olive oil, acidity ≤ 0.8%. Premium culinary and specialty food use.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇮🇹Italy🇬🇷Greece🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey🇲🇦Morocco+1

Certifications

PDO
PGI
IOC Certified
+2

Virgin Olive Oil

$2.50–$5.00/L

Cold-pressed, acidity ≤ 2%. Slightly lower polyphenol content than EVOO, great for cooking.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇹🇳Tunisia🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇩🇿Algeria

Certifications

IOC Certified
HACCP

Refined Olive Oil

$1.80–$3.20/L

Chemically or thermally refined oil blended with virgin olive oil. Neutral flavor, high smoke point.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇮🇹Italy🇬🇷Greece🇹🇳Tunisia

Certifications

HACCP

Olive Pomace Oil

$1.20–$2.20/L

Extracted from olive pomace residues using solvents; refined for culinary use.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇮🇹Italy🇬🇷Greece🇹🇷Turkey

Certifications

HACCP

Organic EVOO

$5.50–$14.00/L

Extra virgin olive oil from certified organic groves. No pesticides or synthetic inputs.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇮🇹Italy🇬🇷Greece🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey

Certifications

PDO
EU Organic
USDA Organic
+2

Flavored / Infused Olive Oil

$6.00–$18.00/L

EVOO infused with herbs, garlic, chili, truffle, or citrus. Specialty gourmet segment.

Top sourcing countries

🇮🇹Italy🇪🇸Spain🇬🇷Greece🇵🇹Portugal

Certifications

PDO
EU Organic
HACCP

Table Olives

$1.80–$6.50/kg

Processed whole or sliced olives (green, black, Kalamata). Preserved in brine, oil, or dry salt.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇬🇷Greece🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇳Tunisia🇪🇬Egypt

Certifications

PDO
EU Organic
Halal
+1

Olive Paste / Tapenade

$4.00–$12.00/kg

Milled olives with capers, anchovies, and herbs. Retail and food service condiment.

Top sourcing countries

🇫🇷France🇮🇹Italy🇬🇷Greece🇪🇸Spain

Certifications

EU Organic
HACCP

Certification Reference

PDO

Protected Designation of Origin

EU certification guaranteeing the oil originates from a defined geographical region.

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PGI

Protected Geographical Indication

EU quality scheme for products linked to a geographical area.

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IOC Certified

International Olive Council Certified

Quality and authenticity certification by the International Olive Council.

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EU Organic

EU Organic Certification

Certified organic production under EU Regulation 2018/848.

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USDA Organic

USDA National Organic Program

US organic certification under the NOP standard.

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Kosher

Kosher Certification

Compliance with Jewish dietary laws; required for many US/Israeli market segments.

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Halal

Halal Certification

Ensures compliance with Islamic dietary law; required for GCC and many Asian markets.

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HACCP

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Food safety management system mandatory in most export markets.

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