import/export
Jul. 7, 2025
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
As the United States considers more tariffs on European Union agricultural imports, including olive oil, another group of European countries removed tariffs on the Mercosur.
Jun. 19, 2025
Low Harvest, Rising Production Costs Continue to Plague Argentina
With olive oil production projected to decline for a second-straight year, some Argentine exporters see an opportunity in the changing local trade landscape.
Jun. 4, 2025
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Spain’s agriculture minister has set a global target of reaching four million tons in annual olive oil sales by 2040, but some experts see this as overly optimistic.
May. 30, 2025
Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million
Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 22, 2025
European Producers Face Limited Alternatives to U.S. Market
Asia’s most populous and prosperous countries imported less than one-third of the olive oil by value that Spain, Italy and Greece exported to the U.S. in 2023.
May. 6, 2025 Business
India's Olive Oil Market Shows Growth Potential Despite Challenges
Apr. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Apr. 23, 2025 Business
Apr. 21, 2025 Business
Apr. 14, 2025 News Briefs
Apr. 14, 2025
Oppose Tariffs on Healthy Foods Americans Need
Tariffs on olive oil could harm American consumers and their health. NAOOA is working to educate policymakers and prevent increased prices.
Apr. 6, 2025
Trump's Tariffs: European Olive Oil Producers Brace for Market Disruption
New levies on imported olive oil from EU countries will lead to price increases and trade imbalances, experts predict.
Mar. 28, 2025
Brazil Removes Tariffs on European Olive Oil Imports
Brazilian officials decided to lower tariffs from nine percent to mitigate the impact of rising prices in South America’s largest country.
Mar. 26, 2025
Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks
To capitalize on the increasing U.S. appetite for olive oil, which its own production cannot meet, Italian exporters are exploring optimal supply chains and analyzing the risks associated with tariffs.
Mar. 21, 2025
Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italy’s Agrifood Sector
A 45% surge in Italian extra virgin olive oil export value, now at €2.5 billion, contributed significantly to the nation's record-breaking €69 billion in agri-food exports.
Mar. 11, 2025
E.U. Removes Tariffs on Chilean Olive Oil Imports
The interim trade agreement between Chile and the European Union comes as South America’s second-largest producer gears up for a potentially fruitful harvest.
Feb. 8, 2025
Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility
Olive oil exports are expected to reach their highest levels since the 2019/20 crop year with an increase in individually packaged shipments.
Oct. 18, 2024
European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third
Brussels’ autumn short-term outlook predicts volatile prices.
Oct. 18, 2024
Trump’s Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers
Whether there is a ten- or 60-percent tariff on all imported goods, most observers believe olive oil will become more expensive, and consumers will pay the difference.
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Oct. 1, 2024
Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports
Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.
Sep. 27, 2024
Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest
High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.
Sep. 23, 2024
Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs
Olive oil production in Argentina is expected to be less than one-third of last year’s record yield. At the same time, electricity and fuel prices have risen dramatically.
Sep. 5, 2024
Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens
The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.
Sep. 5, 2024
Spanish Producers, Policy Makers Explore Strategies for Success in Chinese Market
From an emphasis on quality and terroir to smaller packaging formats, Spanish olive oil sector stakeholders identified several strategies to increase olive oil consumption in China.