Jun 17, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: U.S. – Olive Oil (Virgin) – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
Driven by increasing demand for virgin olive oil in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 310K tons by the end of 2035. In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.9B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for virgin olive oil in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 310K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.9B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited States’s Consumption of Virgin Olive Oil
In 2024, consumption of virgin olive oil in the United States expanded markedly to 283K tons, increasing by 6.7% against the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 311K tons. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.
The value of the virgin olive oil market in the United States soared to $2.2B in 2024, growing by 45% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
ProductionUnited States’s Production of Virgin Olive Oil
In 2024, approx. 16K tons of virgin olive oil were produced in the United States; almost unchanged from 2023 figures. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +100.0% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Virgin olive oil production peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, virgin olive oil production declined to $51M in 2024. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -20.2% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $65M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
ImportsUnited States’s Imports of Virgin Olive Oil
In 2024, approx. 278K tons of virgin olive oil were imported into the United States; with an increase of 8.5% on 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 300K tons. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, virgin olive oil imports soared to $2.5B in 2024. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports By Country
Italy (92K tons), Spain (89K tons) and Tunisia (50K tons) were the main suppliers of virgin olive oil imports to the United States, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Argentina, Turkey, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest virgin olive oil suppliers to the United States were Italy ($893M), Spain ($848M) and Tunisia ($407M), together comprising 85% of total imports. Argentina, Turkey, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +28.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The average virgin olive oil import price stood at $9,138 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($9,771 per ton) and Italy ($9,674 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($7,462 per ton) and Argentina ($7,855 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited States’s Exports of Virgin Olive Oil
In 2024, approx. 10K tons of virgin olive oil were exported from the United States; picking up by 63% on the year before. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, virgin olive oil exports skyrocketed to $32M in 2024. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +95.3% against 2022 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports By Country
Canada (6.4K tons) was the main destination for virgin olive oil exports from the United States, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, virgin olive oil exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (1.2K tons), fivefold. South Korea (408 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+14.2% per year) and South Korea (+62.3% per year).
In value terms, Canada ($19M) remains the key foreign market for virgin olive oil exports from the United States, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($3.6M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 3.9% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+14.2% per year) and South Korea (+54.3% per year).
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average virgin olive oil export price amounted to $3,098 per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $4,476 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,653 per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($1,764 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform