Title: Olive Oil Production by Country - WorldAtlas
Headings: Olive Oil Production by Country
Olive Oil Production by Country
Top Countries
1. Spain - 1,059,194
2. Italy - 557,574
3. Greece - 344,615
4. Tunisia – 159,990
Conclusion
Olive Oil Production by Country

Content: Spain - 1,059,194
Spain produced an average of 1,059,194 tons of olive oil from 1994-2013 according to data by FAOSTAT which makes it the world’s leading olive producer. The climate and geography in Spain favor the cultivation of olive oil. A large percentage of olive oil production in Spain occurs in the Andalucian region where it produces about 75% of the country’s total production. Cordoba and Jaen are the major olives producing Provinces. Olive oil varieties produced in the region include Picudo, Hojiblanca, Lechin, Verdial, and Picual. The second highest olive oil producing region in Spain is Castilla-La Mancha that contributes about 14% of the country’s total production. Other regions include Catalonia, Valencia, and Extremadura. Spain exports its oil to the markets in the US, UK, Portugal, Italy, Australia, and France. 2. Italy - 557,574
Italy has the second biggest production of olive oil in the world with an average production of 555,574 tons from 1993-2014.