Olives in brine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in olives in brine was worth $176.0 million in 2024, about 118.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176.0M | 118.4K t |
| 2023 | $177.3M | 109.9K t |
| 2022 | $157.1M | 109.1K t |
| 2021 | $138.4M | 97.1K t |
| 2020 | $138.5M | 90.5K t |
| 2019 | $127.7M | 93.5K t |
| 2018 | $126.1M | 89.9K t |
| 2017 | $101.4M | 72.9K t |
Top olives in brine exporting countries
Exports are led by Egypt (27%), Spain (27%) and Greece (19%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 73%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $47.7M | 27% |
| Spain | $47.7M | 27% |
| Greece | $33.2M | 19% |
| Portugal | $13.0M | 7.4% |
| Peru | $8.1M | 4.6% |
| Argentina | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| Syria | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 1% |
| China | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $27.8M | 16% |
| United States | $17.2M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $16.5M | 9.4% |
| Australia | $15.1M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 7.3% |
| France | $9.4M | 5.4% |
| Chile | $8.8M | 5% |
| Brazil | $8.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $6.7M | 3.8% |
| Belarus | $5.5M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.88 per kg and Argentina $0.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0711.20: Vegetables: olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. HS 0711 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most olives in brine?
Egypt exported $47.7 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Spain (27%) and Greece (19%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most olives in brine?
Spain imported $27.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in olives in brine?
It was worth $176.0 million in 2024, about 118.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $177.3 million. 75 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of olives in brine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.88 per kg and Argentina $0.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for olives in brine?
The HS code for olives in brine is subheading 0711.20, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 0711 page.
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