> In 2023 Iran produced 6,863 t of olive oil, the 20th largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%.

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# Olive oil production in Iran

In 2023 Iran produced 6,863 t of olive oil, the 20th largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 52%. The record was 14,829 t in 2011.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20236,863 t
World rank20 of 34
10-year change−52%
Record14,829 t2011

## Olive oil in Iran, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.26%0.41% in 2013
10-year change−52%world −25%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/libya/) | 16,000 | 0.61% |
| 19 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/united-states/) | 12,000 | 0.46% |
| 20 | **Iran** | 6,863 | 0.26% |
| 21 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/cyprus/) | 5,700 | 0.22% |
| 22 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/croatia/) | 4,500 | 0.17% |

[Full ranking of 34 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/)

### Map of world production of olive oil

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 6,863 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 6,914 | +51% |
| 2021 | 4,594 | −31% |
| 2020 | 6,670 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 6,196 | +18% |
| 2018 | 5,256 | −38% |
| 2017 | 8,417 | +48% |
| 2016 | 5,673 | +45% |
| 2015 | 3,919 | −13% |
| 2014 | 4,512 | −68% |
| 2013 | 14,229 | +42% |
| 2012 | 10,005 | −33% |
| 2011 | 14,829 | +75% |
| 2010 | 8,482 | +211% |
| 2009 | 2,730 | −2.6% |
| 2008 | 2,803 | −3.2% |
| 2007 | 2,896 | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 2,640 | −35% |
| 2005 | 4,048 | +113% |
| 2004 | 1,901 | −15% |
| 2003 | 2,248 | +23% |
| 2002 | 1,832 | −2.7% |
| 2001 | 1,883 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 1,719 | +48% |
| 1999 | 1,158 | −9.4% |
| 1998 | 1,278 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,278 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 1,227 | +28% |
| 1995 | 956 | +10% |
| 1994 | 869 | +132% |
| 1993 | 374 | −34% |
| 1992 | 563 | −13% |
| 1991 | 648 | −19% |
| 1990 | 800 | +28% |
| 1989 | 626 | −12% |
| 1988 | 708 | +71% |
| 1987 | 415 | −40% |
| 1986 | 692 | +69% |
| 1985 | 410 | −20% |
| 1984 | 510 | +37% |
| 1983 | 373 | −23% |
| 1982 | 487 | +9.2% |
| 1981 | 446 | −9.9% |
| 1980 | 495 | +43% |
| 1979 | 346 | −22% |
| 1978 | 446 | −18% |
| 1977 | 544 | +22% |
| 1976 | 446 | −31% |
| 1975 | 644 | −19% |
| 1974 | 792 | +23% |
| 1973 | 644 | −3.6% |
| 1972 | 668 | +358% |
| 1971 | 146 | −80% |
| 1970 | 742 | +25% |
| 1969 | 594 | −20% |
| 1968 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 742 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 742 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports6 t USD 20,000
Exporter rank83 of 102
Imports152 t USD 1.5 m
Importer rank123 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](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of olive oil in Iran?

Iran produced 6,863 t in 2023, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iran rank in the world for production of olive oil?

Iran ranked 20th 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 Iran changed?

It fell by 52% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 14,829 t in 2011.

### Does Iran export or import olive oil?

In 2024 Iran reported exports of 6 t (USD 20,000) and imports of 152 t (USD 1.5 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 Iran is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/spain/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/italy/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/turkey/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/greece/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/tunisia/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/portugal/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/morocco/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/syria/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/algeria/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/egypt/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/argentina/)[Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/albania/)
[All countries producing olive oil](https://husfarm.com/production/olive-oil/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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