Tunisian olive oil in the US, 25% of all imports

Tunisian olive oil in the US

In June 2025, U.S. olive oil imports reached an all-time high, soaring to 66,049 tons—a 98.7% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. This significant surge in imports was largely driven by four key suppliers: Italy, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey, which collectively accounted for nearly 95% of the total imported volume.

Tunisia, in particular, saw a remarkable increase in its exports to the U.S. Its olive oil shipments more than doubled, jumping by over 170% from 5,917 tons during the 2023-2024 season to 16,158 tons in the 2024-2025 season. This substantial growth positioned Tunisia as a major player in the American market, contributing 24.5% of all olive oil imported by the U.S. in June 2025.

Despite Tunisia’s rise, the European Union remains the primary supplier of olive oil to the U.S. In June 2025, the average value of EU olive oil exports was €521.7 per 100 kg, representing a 48.3% year-on-year decrease and a 5.5% drop from the previous month. Extra virgin olive oil, which constituted 72% of the EU’s total exports to the U.S., had a slightly higher value of €569.1 per 100 kg. This data, released by the International Olive Council (IOC), highlights the dynamic shifts in the global olive oil trade, with the U.S. market experiencing record-breaking import volumes and new suppliers gaining significant market share.