10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits in 2022
10
World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits- According to FAOSTAT, there
are 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits in 2022. These
countries have huge production of olive fruits. Functionally, in daily human’s
life, olive fruits can be beneficial and it is processed mostly into olive oil
for cooking oil, meanwhile few of them are used as table olives.
Based
on biological aspects, taxonomically, According to Integrated Taxonomic
Information System (ITIS), Olive can be classified into Subdivision:
spermatophytes; Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Asteranae; Order: Lamiales;
Family: Oleaceae; Genus: Olea L.; Species: Olea europaea L. Due to its
classification into oleacea family, this plant has close relationship with some
plants, including Jasminum species, Chionanthus L.,
Syringa vulgaris, Dimetra craibiana, and others.
World’s Harvested Areas, Production, and Yield of Olive Fruits From 1980 to 2022
|
Years |
World's
Harvested Areas |
World's
Production of Olive Fruits |
Yield
/ Productivity |
|
(Hectares) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/
hectare) |
|
|
1980 |
5,129,301 |
11,217,525 |
2.19 |
|
1981 |
5,999,445 |
8,078,302 |
1.35 |
|
1982 |
5,952,702 |
11,058,712 |
1.86 |
|
1983 |
6,005,443 |
9,283,618 |
1.55 |
|
1984 |
5,985,471 |
9,577,005 |
1.60 |
|
1985 |
7,172,665 |
9,875,913 |
1.38 |
|
1986 |
7,197,641 |
9,217,988 |
1.28 |
|
1987 |
7,204,803 |
11,433,059 |
1.59 |
|
1988 |
7,244,759 |
9,079,745 |
1.25 |
|
1989 |
7,295,407 |
10,513,144 |
1.44 |
|
1990 |
7,409,538 |
9,023,906 |
1.22 |
|
1991 |
7,432,408 |
12,811,899 |
1.72 |
|
1992 |
7,478,676 |
10,926,590 |
1.46 |
|
1993 |
7,604,639 |
10,929,163 |
1.44 |
|
1994 |
7,656,930 |
11,473,084 |
1.50 |
|
1995 |
7,770,439 |
10,210,862 |
1.31 |
|
1996 |
7,994,527 |
15,457,161 |
1.93 |
|
1997 |
7,807,932 |
15,101,144 |
1.93 |
|
1998 |
8,000,927 |
14,844,709 |
1.86 |
|
1999 |
8,313,419 |
14,083,780 |
1.69 |
|
2000 |
8,351,778 |
15,654,217 |
1.87 |
|
2001 |
8,441,532 |
15,334,345 |
1.82 |
|
2002 |
8,463,525 |
15,965,256 |
1.89 |
|
2003 |
8,825,139 |
18,463,929 |
2.09 |
|
2004 |
9,110,605 |
18,051,285 |
1.98 |
|
2005 |
9,188,091 |
15,965,113 |
1.74 |
|
2006 |
9,252,566 |
18,713,075 |
2.02 |
|
2007 |
9,354,887 |
16,979,435 |
1.82 |
|
2008 |
9,460,578 |
17,781,851 |
1.88 |
|
2009 |
9,659,650 |
19,022,164 |
1.97 |
|
2010 |
9,975,559 |
20,626,352 |
2.07 |
|
2011 |
10,067,577 |
21,304,445 |
2.12 |
|
2012 |
10,288,393 |
17,877,752 |
1.74 |
|
2013 |
10,265,077 |
22,067,400 |
2.15 |
|
2014 |
10,163,976 |
16,335,792 |
1.61 |
|
2015 |
10,113,116 |
20,873,698 |
2.06 |
|
2016 |
10,301,477 |
20,048,764 |
1.95 |
|
2017 |
9,759,113 |
21,362,306 |
2.19 |
|
2018 |
11,977,248 |
24,584,846 |
2.05 |
|
2019 |
10,394,935 |
21,627,587 |
2.08 |
|
2020 |
12,761,192 |
23,729,119 |
1.86 |
|
2021 |
10,338,179 |
23,054,311 |
2.23 |
|
2022 |
11,349,234 |
21,378,558 |
1.88 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|||
As
one of the world’s oldest fruit trees grown by human beings, the olive becomes
one of the most needed plants. It can be seen the demand of olive fruit to
fulfil human consumptions. Statistically, from time to time, the world’s
production of olive fruits has increased from 1980 to 2022. In 1980, the
world’s production of olive fruits achieved 11 million tons with harvested
areas around 5.1 million hectares (ha). Meanwhile in 2022, the world’s
production of olive fruits has become 21 million tons with harvested areas
around 11 million hectares (ha). Furthermore, the world’s yield of olive fruits
is relatively stable in 1.2- 2.3 tons/ hectare (ha) on average from 1980 to
2022.
Production of Olive Fruits Based on Continent in 2022
|
Continent
|
Production
of Olive Fruits in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
5,194,027 |
|
Americas |
840,433 |
|
Asia |
5,118,766 |
|
Europe |
10,126,970 |
|
Oceania |
98,362 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2024 |
|
Particularly,
based on the continent, the main areas of olive fruit have spread into several
regions. Europe is the biggest region of olive fruit production with output
around 10 million tons. Furthermore, Africa and Asia are the next biggest
producer after Europe with output of olive fruit around 5.19 million tons and 5.11
million tons, respectively. Oceania also produces 98 thousand tons and America
produce 840 thousand tons.
Specifically,
there are 10 world’s biggest country producers of olive fruits based on
Countries in 2022. Here is the rank of biggest country’s producers of Olive
Fruit. All of the Data was obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database
(FAOSTAT) in 2024.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits in 2022
|
Rank |
Country |
Production
of Olive Fruits in 2022 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
Spain |
3,940,070 |
|
2 |
Türkiye |
2,976,000 |
|
3 |
Italy |
2,160,400 |
|
4 |
Morocco |
1,968,111 |
|
5 |
Tunisia |
1,200,000 |
|
6 |
Egypt |
1,011,444 |
|
7 |
Syrian Arab Republic |
990,948 |
|
8 |
Algeria |
847,032 |
|
9 |
Portugal |
791,660 |
|
10 |
Saudi Arabia |
388,200 |
|
Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 |
||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits in 2022
1.Spain
Spain
is the biggest country producer of olive fruits in 2022. According to FAOSTAT,
the production of olive fruits from Spain reached 3,940,070 tons.
Geographically, in Spain, Andalusia is the main growing region of Olive (Sousa et
al., 2019). In Andalusia, there are Protected Designations of Origin
(PDOs) of Andalusian olive oil. PDOs are geographical regions, recognized by
official standards, in which certain foods with special characteristics related
to the region or area are produced (Sousa et al., 2019). These
areas distribute in (1) Sierra de Cádiz (SCA,31,500 ha); (2) Antequera (AN,
75,000 ha); (3) Baena (BA, 37,532 ha); (4) Montoro-Adamuz (MA, 53,126ha); (5)
Priego (PR, 28,628 ha); (6) Lucena (LU, 72,438 ha); (7) Poniente de Granada (PG,
71,000 ha); (8)Montes de Granada (MG, 56,000 ha); (9) Sierra de Cazorla (SCZ,
31,500 ha); (10) Sierra de Segura (SS,38,819 ha); (11) Sierra Mágina (SM,
61,000 ha); and (12) Estepa (ES, 40,000 ha) .
2.Türkiye
Türkiye
also has huge production of Olive fruits in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the
production of olive fruits from Türkiye achieved 2,976,000 tons.
Geographically, in Turkiye, there are some regions of Olive production. These
areas include Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, and Southeast
Anatolian (Işk et al., 2011).
3.Italy
Italy
is the 3rd world’s biggest country producer of Olive fruits in
2022. Statistically, the production of Olive fruits reached 2,160,400 tons.
Geographically, in Italy, Based on Olio Officina Magazine, the main growing
area of olive distributes in the Apulia region, which accounts for 45% of the
national olive growing area, followed by Calabria (19%); Sicily (10%); Campania
(7%), Lazio (5%), Tuscany and Sardinia (3% respectively), Basilicata and Umbria
(2%), respectively.
4.Morocco
Morocco
is next biggest producer of olive fruits in 2022. Statistically, in 2022,
Morocco can produce of olive fruits around 1,968,111 tons. Geographically,
based on International Olive Council, in Morrocco, the main growing areas of
olive are located in Fez-Mequínez with total olive areas around 346 thousand
hectares (ha), Marrakesh-Safi (215 thousand hectare(ha)), Tánger-Tetuán-Alhucemas
(162 thousand hectare (ha), Oriental (122 thousand hectare (ha).
5.Tunisia
Tunisia
is the 5th world’s biggest country producer of olive fruit in
2022. According FAOSTAT, the production of olive fruits from Tunisia reached 1,200,000
tons. Geographically, in Tunisia, there are some growing regions of olive. Some
of them are Sahel, Sfax, and Medenine (Gargouri et al.,
2012).
6.Egypt
Egypt
is the 6th biggest country producer of olive fruits in 2022.
According to FAOSTAT, the production of olive fruits from Egypt reached 1,011,444
tons. Genetically, there are some varieties of olive that cultivated in Egypt.
Some of them are Toffahi and Egazy that used for table olive, Picual and
Manzanillo (table olive and oil extracting) while Kroniaki and Chemlali (olive
oil production) (Samra et al., 2009).
7. Syrian Arab Republic
Syria
is the 7th world’s biggest country producer of olive fruit in
2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of olive fruits from Syrian Arab
Republic achieved 990,948 tons. Geographically, based on Sayotama Initiative
report, in Syria, there are some growing regions of olive. Some of them are
located in the governorates of Idlib, Aleppo, Lattakia, and Tartous.
8.Algeria
Algeria
also has huge production of olive fruit in 2022. Based on the FAOSTAT, the
production of Olive fruits from Algeria reached 847,032 tons. In Algeria,
Genetically, there are some cultivars of olive that planted in Algeria. Some of
them are Tefahi, Gelb Elfarroudj, Chemlal, Manzanilla, and Zebboudj
(Boussahel et al., 2020).
9.Portugal
Portugal
also becomes one of the world’s biggest country producers of olive fruits in
2022. Based on FAOSTAT, the production of Olive Fruits from Portugal
reached 791,660 tons. Geograhically, according to eComercio Agrario, in
Portugal, the growing areas of Olive has Spread into some regions namely
Alentejo, Tras-os-Montes, Beira Interior, and Ribatejo e Oeste. Genetically,
there are some predomate varieties of Olive in Portugal. These varieties
include Alentejana, Arbequina, Arbosana, Cobrançosa, Galega and Koroneiki and
Cordovil.
10. Saudi Arabia
Saudi
Arabia is the 10th world’s biggest country producer of olive fruit
in 2022. Commonly, the production of olive fruits from Saudi Arabia reached 388,200
tons. In Saudi Arabia, one of the main areas of olive growing regions is
located in Al-Jouf region. Furthermore, some of the planted cultivar in
Saudi Arabia are Sorani, improved Nibali and Spanish.
The Summary of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Olive Fruits in 2022
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