Exporting table olives to Europe

Table olive demand is strong in Europe. Consumption is rising thanks to the popular Mediterranean diet, healthy eating trend and olives’ versatility in European cuisine. Opportunities for developing country suppliers can be found in the largest European markets: Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Romania and Belgium. New suppliers have to be aware of the strong competition from Spain and Greece. The other main important rivals are Morocco, Türkiye and Egypt.