Tunisia’s olive oil exports surged 55.3% to a record 368,000 metric tons in the first nine months of the 2025/26 season, generating $1.6 billion (TND 4.605 billion) in revenue, according to a bulletin released by Tunisia’s National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI) on August 21, 2026. The jump follows the country’s largest olive harvest on record, with production reaching roughly 500,000 tonnes, and reflects fast-growing demand from buyers across Europe, North America and Asia. For companies sourcing Tunisian olive oil, the message is simple: supply is deep this season, and international demand is accelerating alongside it.
Where Tunisia’s Olive Oil Is Going
As of the end of July 2026, Tunisian olive oil had reached more than 70 countries. The European Union remained the top market, taking 57.1% of export volumes, led by Spain (32.1%) and Italy (20.0%). North America absorbed 24.0%, with the United States alone accounting for 19.2% and Canada 4.8%. Asia took 11.3%, led by Saudi Arabia (4.6%) and Jordan (3.1%), while African markets — mainly Egypt at 3.3% — made up 3.8%. That spread across more than 70 countries shows Tunisia is no longer dependent on any single buyer region, which matters for supply security when negotiating long-term contracts. Buyers planning next season’s purchasing should factor in this diversification when comparing Tunisia to other Mediterranean origins.
Packaged Volume and Extra Virgin Quality Both Climbed
Packaged olive oil exports grew 50.8% year-on-year, rising from 34,100 to 51,500 tons and now making up 14% of total export volume, while bulk oil still represents the remaining 86%. Extra virgin olive oil accounted for 83.6% of everything shipped, underlining the quality grade buyers are getting from this harvest. Average export prices in July 2026 rose 1.4% to TND 13.16 per kilogram, ranging from TND 8.22 to TND 17.00 depending on grade and packaging. Organic olive oil exports also reached 51,200 tons, worth roughly TND 673.4 million, with Italy, Spain and the United States as the leading buyers of Tunisian organic oil. For buyers working with a Tunisia-based broker, this season’s combination of record volume and high extra-virgin share means more room to negotiate on grade and packaging without sacrificing supply reliability — worth raising directly when you request a quote for the current harvest.
FAQ
How much did Tunisia’s olive oil exports grow in 2025/26?
Tunisia’s olive oil exports grew 55.3% to a record 368,000 metric tons in the first nine months of the 2025/26 season, up from 236,900 tons in the same period a year earlier, according to ONAGRI.
Which countries buy the most Tunisian olive oil?
Spain and Italy are the largest buyers, together taking over half of EU-bound volume, followed by the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Jordan — Tunisian olive oil now reaches more than 70 countries.
Source: African Manager, citing Tunisia’s National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI), and Reuters.