Olive oil production in Egypt
In 2023 Egypt produced 40,000 t of olive oil, the 10th largest in the world (1.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 264%. The record was 45,700 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 40,000 t
- World rank
- 10 of 34
- 10-year change
- +264%
- Record
- 45,700 t
- 2022
Olive oil in Egypt, 2001–2023 (tonnes)
Egypt compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 0.31% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +264%
- world −25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Syria | 89,257 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Algeria | 81,300 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Egypt | 40,000 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Argentina | 31,000 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Albania | 28,500 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of olive oil
Share of the world total; Egypt is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,000 | −12% |
| 2022 | 45,700 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 44,100 | +23% |
| 2020 | 36,000 | −13% |
| 2019 | 41,300 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 40,000 | +21% |
| 2017 | 33,100 | +58% |
| 2016 | 21,000 | +25% |
| 2015 | 16,800 | −12% |
| 2014 | 19,000 | +73% |
| 2013 | 11,000 | +34% |
| 2012 | 8,200 | +44% |
| 2011 | 5,700 | +73% |
| 2010 | 3,300 | −23% |
| 2009 | 4,300 | −36% |
| 2008 | 6,700 | −29% |
| 2007 | 9,500 | +58% |
| 2006 | 6,000 | −3.2% |
| 2005 | 6,200 | −23% |
| 2004 | 8,000 | −30% |
| 2003 | 11,400 | −7.3% |
| 2002 | 12,300 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 11,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7,149 t USD 35.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 14 of 102
- Imports
- 1,205 t USD 10.7 m
- Importer rank
- 71 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of olive oil in Egypt?
Egypt produced 40,000 t in 2023, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Egypt rank in the world for production of olive oil?
Egypt ranked 10th of 34 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.
How has the production of olive oil in Egypt changed?
It rose by 264% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 45,700 t in 2022.
Does Egypt export or import olive oil?
In 2024 Egypt reported exports of 7,149 t (USD 35.2 m) and imports of 1,205 t (USD 10.7 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Egypt is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.