EXPORT FIGURES OF TABLE OLIVES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU-27)
EXPORT FIGURES OF TABLE OLIVES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU-27)
1 notes
In July of the 2020/2021 crop year, the unit value of extra-EU exports stood at € 271 per 100kg (-0.9% compared to the previous month).
Spanish exports of table olives reached 313 920 tonnes in the 2019/2020 crop year for an estimated value of €734.9 millions, placing it in first place followed by Greece with 153 125 tonnes and €518.9 millions; Portugal with 42 266 tonnes and €51 millions ; and Italy with 22 081 tonnes and €75.3 millions.
In the 2019/2020 crop year, extra-EU exports of table olives reached 297 126 tonnes for an estimated value of €829.1 millions (-8.3% and -3.3% , respectively, compared to the previous crop year).
| Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 175 616 | 438.1 | 201 341 | 464.1 | 188 693 | 455.0 | 168 324 | 421.9 |
| Greece | 91 614 | 277.0 | 83 710 | 277.8 | 70 980 | 265.2 | 93 080 | 272.9 |
| Portugal | 13 826 | 45.1 | 15 837 | 50.8 | 15 426 | 48.3 | 13 509 | 60.4 |
| Italy | 13 208 | 32.1 | 14 803 | 35.3 | 13 799 | 31.8 | 17 255 | 27.6 |
| Others | 8 394 | 29.6 | 8 221 | 29.3 | 8 228 | 28.9 | 7 988 | 30.2 |
| Total | 302 658 | 821.9 | 323 912 | 857.2 | 297 126 | 829.1 | 300 155 | 813.1 |
| * Extra EU exports by exporting country and crop year. Volume in tonnes. Value in millions. 2020/2021 from September to July |
On the other hand, intra-EU exports reached 277 599 tonnes for an estimated value of €692.6 millions (+1.8% and +4.5%, respectively, compared to the previous crop year).
| Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 118 578 | 267.8 | 126 634 | 272.6 | 125 227 | 279.9 | 117 746 | 263.8 |
| Greece | 89 182 | 226.9 | 82 250 | 235.2 | 82 145 | 253.7 | 86 909 | 244.9 |
| Portugal | 31 798 | 55.4 | 24 839 | 54.9 | 26 840 | 55.8 | 13 984 | 51.8 |
| Others | 40 021 | 104.6 | 38 851 | 100.2 | 43 386 | 103.2 | 45 251 | 110.7 |
| Total | 279 579 | 654.8 | 272 574 | 662.9 | 277 599 | 692.6 | 263 889 | 671.2 |
| * Intra EU exports by exporting country and crop year. Volume in tonnes. Value in millions. 2020/2021 from September to July |
In terms of volumes by product category, 84.2% of total imports were under code 20057000 (olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen)) in the 2019/2020 crop year, followed by imports under 20019065 with 4.9%, 07099210 with 4.6%, 07112010 with 5.2%, and the remaining 1.2% under 07108010.
In July of the 2020/2021 crop year, the unit value of extra-EU exports of table olives stood at €271 per 100kg (-9.1% compared to the same period previous crop year or -0.9% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 30 752.8 tonnes (+16.6% compared to the same period previous crop year or +3.5% compared to the previous month).
Also in July, extra-EU exports mainly went to Australia(+7.3%), Brazil(+20.9%), Canada(+14.6%), Russian Federation(+62.9%), Arabia Saudi(-16.3%), United kingdom(+29.8%), and United States(+1.6%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
| Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 116 910 | 336.2 | 127 638 | 357.4 | 106 184 | 326.9 | 108 084 | 325.2 |
| Russia | 24 816 | 76.3 | 26 615 | 81.6 | 27 206 | 82.4 | 25 706 | 74.0 |
| United Kingdom | 24 676 | 77.0 | 24 398 | 71.9 | 23 939 | 68.6 | 27 746 | 79.7 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19 477 | 43.8 | 20 686 | 45.2 | 21 613 | 48.8 | 17 518 | 49.8 |
| Canada | 18 195 | 43.7 | 18 861 | 45.0 | 18 664 | 47.5 | 20 082 | 38.4 |
| Australia | 14 411 | 40.6 | 14 948 | 41.0 | 12 710 | 36.4 | 15 551 | 37.5 |
| Brazil | 5 344 | 18.5 | 9 178 | 18.9 | 7 446 | 20.9 | 5 223 | 20.6 |
| Albania | 6 971 | 15.5 | 7 013 | 17.3 | 7 253 | 18.2 | 10 235 | 14.6 |
| Mexico | 5 606 | 14.2 | 6 358 | 14.0 | 6 159 | 17.6 | 4 973 | 17.8 |
| Ukraine | 4 901 | 8.2 | 4 741 | 10.3 | 6 047 | 12.2 | 6 030 | 16.2 |
| Switzerland | 5 454 | 8.7 | 5 451 | 12.0 | 5 880 | 11.2 | 5 835 | 8.2 |
| Others | 55 898 | 139.3 | 58 024 | 142.6 | 54 026 | 138.5 | 53 173 | 131.0 |
| Total | 302 658 | 821.9 | 323 912 | 857.2 | 297 126 | 829.1 | 300 155 | 813.1 |
| * Extra EU exports by partner and crop year. Volume in tonnes.Value in millions. 2020/2021 from September to July |
Intra-EU exports mainly went to Italy, Germany and France.
| Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | Volume | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 59 069 | 134.7 | 57 805 | 139.2 | 53 037 | 154.9 | 46 071 | 142.8 |
| Germany | 45 018 | 123.4 | 46 963 | 123.9 | 49 834 | 118.0 | 46 594 | 101.1 |
| France | 32 296 | 89.3 | 32 632 | 92.4 | 34 812 | 96.5 | 35 218 | 100.3 |
| Spain | 32 154 | 49.5 | 25 071 | 50.0 | 26 652 | 50.4 | 13 813 | 54.9 |
| Portugal | 13 617 | 27.4 | 14 653 | 31.5 | 15 685 | 38.0 | 17 596 | 39.3 |
| Netherlands | 14 247 | 25.3 | 14 100 | 29.3 | 13 936 | 34.6 | 16 408 | 39.0 |
| Belgium | 10 864 | 32.0 | 12 532 | 28.7 | 13 534 | 31.8 | 14 463 | 32.4 |
| Poland | 9 114 | 23.0 | 10 746 | 24.0 | 12 360 | 22.8 | 15 635 | 21.4 |
| Romania | 13 966 | 26.0 | 11 311 | 21.2 | 12 085 | 20.8 | 13 153 | 13.2 |
| Others | 49 235 | 124.2 | 46 761 | 122.8 | 45 664 | 124.8 | 44 938 | 126.7 |
| Total | 279 579 | 654.8 | 272 574 | 662.9 | 277 599 | 692.6 | 263 889 | 671.2 |
| * Intra EU exports by partner and crop year. Volume in tonnes. Value in millions. 2020/2021 from September to July |
By country, Greece and Spain are the most representative table olives exporters from the European Union to other countries. They cover around 42% of global table olives exports.
Spain
The IOC’s figures for Spain from July of the 2020/2021 crop year put the unit value of extra-EU exports at €259 per 100kg (-0.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or +2% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 15 911.1 tonnes (-0.2% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.9% compared to the previous month).
Spanish exports mainly went to Australia(-3.6%), Brazil(+13.9%), Canada(+22.2%), Japan(+17.4%), Russian Federation(+83.7%), Arabia Saudi(-14.3%), United kingdom(-2.4%), United States(-32.1%), Italy(-5.9%), Germany(-10.6%), France(+1.3%), and Portugal(+67.5%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
The unit value of intra-EU exports stood at €227 per 100kg (-3.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or -5.9% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 12 585.9 tonnes (+4.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or +6.5% compared to the previous month).
Greece
The IOC’s figures for Greece from July of the 2020/2021 crop year put the unit value of extra-EU exports at €281 per 100kg (-26% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.5% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 10 583 tonnes (+50.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or +14.5% compared to the previous month). The volume exported to United States was +58%, Italy was +73.3%, Germany was +38.1%, Romania was +26.7%, Australia was +19.8%, and Albania was +43.9% compared to the same period the previous crop year.
The unit value of intra-EU exports stood at €250 per 100kg (-24.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.4% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 10 554 tonnes (+40% compared to the same period previous crop year or +26.2% compared to the previous month).
Portugal
The IOC’s figures for Portugal from July of the 2020/2021 crop year put the unit value of extra-EU exports at €195 per 100kg (-8.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -11.2% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 1 538.9 tonnes (+4.7% compared to the same period previous crop year or +27.8% compared to the previous month). The volume exported to United States was -2.6%, Russia was +33.8%, Canada was -94.7%, Brazil was +102.8%, Spain was -46%, and France was -55% compared to the same period the previous crop year.
The unit value of intra-EU exports stood at €82 per 100kg (+3.7% compared to the same period previous crop year or -14.6% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 1 371.7 tonnes (-40.4% compared to the same period previous crop year or +68.5% compared to the previous month).
Italy
The IOC’s figures for Italy from July of the 2020/2021 crop year put the unit value of extra-EU exports at €338 per 100kg (-8.2% compared to the same period previous crop year or -7.4% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 1 994.3 tonnes (+55.5% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2% compared to the previous month).
Extra-EU exports mainly went to Australia(-51.1%), Canada(+51.5%), Japan(+38.8%), United kingdom(+221.9%), United States(+51.9%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
The unit value of intra-EU exports stood at €328 per 100kg (+2.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -5.2% compared to the previous month) while the export volume stood at 1 085.6 tonnes (+4.9% compared to the same period previous crop year or +21.9% compared to the previous month).
1. Extra-EU
In July of the 2020/2021 crop year, the unit value index of the extra-EU in stood at 12.9 (-82.9% compared to the same period previous crop year or -4.4% compared to the previous month).
In July, The unit value of exports stood at €271 per 100kg (-9.1% compared to the same period previous crop year or -0.9% compared to the previous month).
In July, The volume of exports in stood at 30 752.8 tonnes (+16.6% compared to the same period previous crop year or +3.5% compared to the previous month). Exports mainly went to July, extra-EU exports mainly went to Australia(+7.3%), Brazil(+20.9%), Canada(+14.6%), Russian Federation(+62.9%), Arabia Saudi(-16.3%), United kingdom(+29.8%), and United States(+1.6%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen) (20057000):
1.1 Table olives
1.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
1.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
1.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
1.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
1.2 Export unit value index
1.2.1 Export unit value index by product quality
1.2.2 Month over month export unit value index variation rates (%)
1.3 Export by product quality
1.3.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
1.3.2 Export volume (tonnes)
1.4 Export by country (Extra-EU)
1.4.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
1.4.2 Export volume (tonnes)
1.5 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU) (20057000)
1.5.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
1.5.2 Export volume (tonnes)
1.6 Flows
1.6.1 Extra-EU, volume (2019/2020) (tonnes)
1.6.2 Extra-EU, value (2019/2020) (€ - ×1000)
1.6.1 Extra-EU, volume (2020/2021) (tonnes)
1.6.4 Extra-EU, value (2020/2021) (€ - ×1000)
2 Intra-EU
2.1 Table olives
2.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
2.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
2.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
2.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
2.2 Flows
2.2.1 Intra-EU (2019/2020) (t)
3. Spain
Extra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €259 per 100kg (-0.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or +2% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 15 911.1 tonnes (-0.2% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.9% compared to the previous month). Exports mainly went to Australia(-3.6%), Brazil(+13.9%), Canada(+22.2%), Japan(+17.4%), Russian Federation(+83.7%), Arabia Saudi(-14.3%), United kingdom(-2.4%), United States(-32.1%), Italy(-5.9%), Germany(-10.6%), France(+1.3%), and Portugal(+67.5%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen) (20057000):
Intra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €227 per 100kg (-3.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or -5.9% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 12 585.9 tonnes (+4.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or +6.5% compared to the previous month).
3.1 Table olives
3.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
3.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
3.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
3.2 Export by product quality
3.2.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.2.2 Export volume (tonnes)
3.3 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU)
3.3.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.3.2 Export volume (tonnes)
3.4 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU) (20057000)
3.4.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.4.2 Export volume (tonnes)
3.5 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU)
3.5.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.5.2 Export volume (tonnes)
3.6 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU) (20057000)
3.6.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
3.6.2 Export volume (tonnes)
4. Greece
Extra-EU
In July, yhe unit value of exports stood at €281 per 100kg (-26% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.5% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 10 583 tonnes (+50.8% compared to the same period previous crop year or +14.5% compared to the previous month). The volume exported to United States was +58%, Italy was +73.3%, Germany was +38.1%, Romania was +26.7%, Australia was +19.8%, and Albania was +43.9% compared to the same period the previous crop year.
Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen) (20057000):
Intra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €250 per 100kg (-24.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2.4% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 10 554 tonnes (+40% compared to the same period previous crop year or +26.2% compared to the previous month).
4.1 Table olives
4.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
4.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
4.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
4.2 Export by product quality
4.2.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.2.2 Export volume (tonnes)
| PERIOD | 07099210 | 20057000 | 07112010 | 20019065 | 07108010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sep | 450.2 | 11854.7 | 184.1 | 1981.3 | 75.8 |
| 2019 Oct | 1243.8 | 11762.8 | 179.7 | 2806.4 | 49.6 |
| 2019 Nov | 273.4 | 11639.9 | 286.5 | 1633.2 | 0.6 |
| 2019 Dec | 195.0 | 10078.9 | 199.2 | 1109.5 | 0.1 |
| 2020 Jan | 49.8 | 10684.5 | 303.8 | 1365.6 | 0.1 |
| 2020 Feb | 52.8 | 11079.3 | 398.6 | 1263.9 | 1.0 |
| 2020 Mar | 65.7 | 11233.4 | 227.0 | 1672.3 | 0.1 |
| 2020 Apr | 22.0 | 10430.9 | 108.1 | 1381.8 | 0.0 |
| 2020 May | 1.3 | 9098.5 | 140.2 | 1132.7 | 0.6 |
| 2020 Jun | 27.2 | 10282.7 | 113.0 | 1429.6 | 0.6 |
| 2020 Jul | 71.6 | 12823.7 | 112.4 | 1547.1 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Aug | 74.6 | 8802.3 | 32.5 | 1088.9 | 0.1 |
| 2020 Sep | 56.9 | 14049.0 | 182.3 | 1333.2 | 0.1 |
| 2020 Oct | 47.9 | 14210.4 | 463.2 | 1273.5 | 1.3 |
| 2020 Nov | 37.8 | 13241.0 | 119.2 | 1435.8 | 0.3 |
| 2020 Dec | 156.9 | 13743.1 | 101.6 | 1326.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Jan | 127.3 | 10964.3 | 153.3 | 956.6 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Feb | 106.5 | 13885.1 | 137.2 | 1013.1 | 0.9 |
| 2021 Mar | 54.0 | 16129.1 | 183.3 | 1331.1 | 0.3 |
| 2021 Apr | 2.1 | 15958.2 | 173.6 | 1652.9 | 1.5 |
| 2021 May | 71.4 | 14956.6 | 218.5 | 1388.2 | 2.4 |
| 2021 Jun | 100.6 | 15924.4 | 147.1 | 1426.6 | 5.9 |
| 2021 Jul | 98.2 | 18832.4 | 288.6 | 1915.2 | 2.7 |
4.3 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU)
4.3.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.3.2 Export volume (tonnes)
4.4 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU) (20057000)
4.4.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.4.2 Export volume (tonnes)
4.5 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU)
4.5.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.5.2 Export volume (tonnes)
4.6 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU) (20057000)
4.6.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
4.6.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5. Portugal
Extra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €195 per 100kg (-8.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -11.2% compared to the previous month).
In July, The volume of exports stood at 1 538.9 tonnes (+4.7% compared to the same period previous crop year or +27.8% compared to the previous month). The volume exported to United States was -2.6%, Russia was +33.8%, Canada was -94.7%, Brazil was +102.8%, Spain was -46%, and France was -55% compared to the same period the previous crop year.
Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen) (20057000):
Intra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €82 per 100kg (+3.7% compared to the same period previous crop year or -14.6% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 1 371.7 tonnes (-40.4% compared to the same period previous crop year or +68.5% compared to the previous month).
5.1 Table olives
5.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
5.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
5.2 Export by product quality
5.2.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.2.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5.3 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU)
5.3.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.3.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5.4 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU) (20057000)
5.4.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.4.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5.5 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU)
5.5.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.5.2 Export volume (tonnes)
5.6 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU) (20057000)
5.6.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
5.6.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6. Italy
Extra-EU
In July, the unit value of exports stood at €338 per 100kg (-8.2% compared to the same period previous crop year or -7.4% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 1 994.3 tonnes (+55.5% compared to the same period previous crop year or -2% compared to the previous month). Exports mainly went to Australia(-51.1%), Canada(+51.5%), Japan(+38.8%), United kingdom(+221.9%), United States(+51.9%), compared to the same period the previous crop year.
Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen) (20057000):
Intra-EU
In July stood at, the unit value of exports €328 per 100kg (+2.3% compared to the same period previous crop year or -5.2% compared to the previous month).
In July, the volume of exports stood at 1 085.6 tonnes (+4.9% compared to the same period previous crop year or +21.9% compared to the previous month).
6.1 Table olives
6.1.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.1.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6.1.3 Export value (€ - millions)
6.1.4 Export average price (€ / 100 kg)
6.2 Export by product quality
6.2.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.2.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6.3 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU)
6.3.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.3.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6.4 Table olives export by country (Extra-EU) (20057000)
6.4.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.4.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6.5 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU)
6.5.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.5.2 Export volume (tonnes)
6.6 Table olives export by country (Intra-EU) (20057000)
6.6.1 Export unit value (€ / 100 kg)
6.6.2 Export volume (tonnes)
Contact: International Olive Council - Economic and Promotion Unit - Economic Research and Statistics Department https://www.internationaloliveoil.org/
Some of the data are subject to review. Figures are subject to change or correction without notice.
Last update: 2021-October-22
IOC own elaboration based on data from the European Commission; EUROSTAT; the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain; ISMEA (Italy); and information provided by member countries.
In order to make the historical data comparable the figures have been calculated for the EU-27. The United Kingdom is no longer a Member State of the European Union, however until the end of the transition period, 31 January 2020, it is still part of the EU Customs Union.
United kingdom data for January and February of 2021 were not available.
Some of the data are subject to review. Estimates are subject to change or correction without notice.
Olive crop year means the period from 1 September of year t to 30 August of year t+1 for table olives.
Trade value in FOB type (free on board).
Export unit value in € / 100 kg.
Export value in € (1 millions = 106; 1 billion = 109).
Export volume in tonnes, 1t=1000kg=1Mg.
The unit value index of exports is based on Paasche’ Chain Index method. The data are not seasonally adjusted. The unit value is calculated as (trade value)/quantity.
Harmonized System Codes: Table olives = 20057000 + 20019065 + 07108010 + 07112010 + 07099210 .
20057000 olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excl. frozen)
20019065 liben olives, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
07108010 liben olives, uncooked or cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, frozen
07099210 liben fresh or chilled olives (excl. for oil production)
07112010 liben olives provisionally preserved, e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption, for oil production