Preserved olives imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of preserved olives by the United States reached $17.2 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 153 countries for imports of this product. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports preserved olives from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Preserved olives exports from the United States
The United States exported $342 thousand of preserved olives in 2024 (158 tonnes). Most of it went to Liberia (29%), Cayman Isds (26%), Bahamas (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $101K | 29% |
| Cayman Isds | $88K | 26% |
| Bahamas | $43K | 13% |
| Greece | $30K | 8.9% |
| Bermuda | $12K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $10K | 2.9% |
| Aruba | $9K | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $7K | 2% |
| Barbados | $6K | 1.8% |
| Belize | $6K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved olives imported by the United States?
The United States imported preserved olives worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 153 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved olives to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Argentina (20%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved olives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of preserved olives to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 496%. The peak was 2023 at $26.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export preserved olives?
Yes. The United States exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, Cayman Isds and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved olives?
The HS code for preserved olives is subheading 0711.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0711 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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