Olive oil production in Turkey
In 2023 Turkey produced 234,515 t of olive oil, the 3rd largest in the world (8.92% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 302,400 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 234,515 t
- World rank
- 3 of 34
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 302,400 t
- 2022
Olive oil in Turkey, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 8.9%
- 5.4% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world −25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 854,001 | 32.5% |
| 2 | Italy | 359,540 | 13.7% |
| 3 | Turkey | 234,515 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Greece | 228,850 | 8.7% |
| 5 | Tunisia | 210,000 | 8.0% |
Map of world production of olive oil
Share of the world total; Turkey is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 234,515 | −22% |
| 2022 | 302,400 | +36% |
| 2021 | 222,100 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 234,700 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 217,800 | −14% |
| 2018 | 254,700 | +16% |
| 2017 | 220,500 | +28% |
| 2016 | 172,900 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 170,700 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 159,800 | −15% |
| 2013 | 187,900 | −8.9% |
| 2012 | 206,300 | +12% |
| 2011 | 184,200 | +13% |
| 2010 | 162,600 | +12% |
| 2009 | 145,600 | +46% |
| 2008 | 99,500 | −30% |
| 2007 | 142,700 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 137,000 | +19% |
| 2005 | 115,000 | −21% |
| 2004 | 145,000 | +81% |
| 2003 | 80,000 | −50% |
| 2002 | 160,000 | +146% |
| 2001 | 65,000 | −65% |
| 2000 | 185,000 | +236% |
| 1999 | 55,000 | −69% |
| 1998 | 180,000 | +350% |
| 1997 | 40,000 | −80% |
| 1996 | 200,000 | +344% |
| 1995 | 45,000 | −72% |
| 1994 | 160,000 | +220% |
| 1993 | 50,000 | −11% |
| 1992 | 56,000 | −6.7% |
| 1991 | 60,000 | −25% |
| 1990 | 80,000 | +129% |
| 1989 | 35,000 | −61% |
| 1988 | 90,000 | +64% |
| 1987 | 55,000 | −54% |
| 1986 | 120,000 | +71% |
| 1985 | 70,000 | −13% |
| 1984 | 80,000 | +100% |
| 1983 | 40,000 | −75% |
| 1982 | 160,000 | +191% |
| 1981 | 55,000 | −68% |
| 1980 | 170,000 | +183% |
| 1979 | 60,000 | −67% |
| 1978 | 180,000 | +140% |
| 1977 | 75,100 | −58% |
| 1976 | 178,000 | +89% |
| 1975 | 94,000 | −28% |
| 1974 | 130,000 | +144% |
| 1973 | 53,300 | −70% |
| 1972 | 176,000 | +242% |
| 1971 | 51,500 | −56% |
| 1970 | 118,000 | +119% |
| 1969 | 54,000 | −66% |
| 1968 | 159,000 | +99% |
| 1967 | 80,000 | −48% |
| 1966 | 155,000 | +158% |
| 1965 | 60,000 | −51% |
| 1964 | 121,900 | +20% |
| 1963 | 102,000 | +81% |
| 1962 | 56,370 | −53% |
| 1961 | 119,500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 100,758 t USD 649 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 102
- Imports
- 53,008 t USD 247 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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 Turkey?
Turkey produced 234,515 t in 2023, 8.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of olive oil?
Turkey ranked 3rd 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 Turkey changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 302,400 t in 2022.
Does Turkey export or import olive oil?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 100,758 t (USD 649 m) and imports of 53,008 t (USD 247 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 Turkey is imputed by FAO. 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.