Tunisia’s olive oil exports earned 4.01 billion Tunisian dinars in the first nine months of 2026, a 37.4% jump from the same period last year, according to new trade data from Tunisia’s National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Record Harvest Fuels a 37% Jump in Export Revenue
INS figures published on October 12, 2026, and reported by Tunisian outlet Webdo.tn, put olive oil export revenue at 4,005.7 million dinars for January through September 2026, up from 2,915.2 million dinars in the same nine months of 2025 — an increase of roughly 1.09 billion dinars. The surge builds on a record 2025/26 harvest of about 500,000 tonnes, officially confirmed by Tunisian authorities this autumn and one of the strongest seasons on record for growers in Tunisia’s Centre and South regions, where thousands of families depend on the olive harvest for income.
Why a Revenue Jump Doesn’t Always Mean More Oil Sold
INS was careful to note that its figures track export value, not export volume: a stronger result can reflect higher international prices and product mix as much as a bigger quantity shipped abroad. Tunisia’s broader agri-food exports rose 20.3% over the same period, helping push total national exports to 50.4 billion dinars, up 8.6% year on year. For buyers weighing Tunisia as a source, that distinction matters — confirming actual tonnage, grading, and available lots with a sourcing partner like Tunisian Olive Oil Trade’s broker services remains the most reliable way to know what volume is genuinely available, regardless of how strong the headline revenue figures look. Buyers can also browse our network of vetted Tunisian suppliers directly.
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FAQ
How much did Tunisia’s olive oil exports grow in 2026? Tunisia’s olive oil export revenue rose 37.4% to about 4.01 billion Tunisian dinars in the first nine months of 2026, up from 2.92 billion dinars in the same period of 2025, according to Tunisia’s National Institute of Statistics.
Why did Tunisia’s olive oil export revenue increase so much? The jump reflects both strong international prices and a record 2025/26 harvest of roughly 500,000 tonnes, though INS cautions that the figures measure export value, not volume, so higher revenue doesn’t automatically mean more oil was sold.
Source: Webdo.tn
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