Olive oil production in Uruguay
In 2023 Uruguay produced 2,047 t of olive oil, the 25th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 296%. The record was 2,533 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 2,047 t
- World rank
- 25 of 34
- 10-year change
- +296%
- Record
- 2,533 t
- 2019
Olive oil in Uruguay, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Uruguay compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +296%
- world −25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | France | 3,700 | 0.14% |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3,000 | 0.11% |
| 25 | Uruguay | 2,047 | 0.08% |
| 26 | North Macedonia | 1,790 | 0.07% |
| 27 | El Salvador | 1,588 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of olive oil
Share of the world total; Uruguay is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,047 | +33% |
| 2022 | 1,544 | −13% |
| 2021 | 1,780 | +230% |
| 2020 | 540 | −79% |
| 2019 | 2,533 | +744% |
| 2018 | 300 | −67% |
| 2017 | 900 | +50% |
| 2016 | 600 | −74% |
| 2015 | 2,324 | +365% |
| 2014 | 500 | −3.3% |
| 2013 | 517 | −13% |
| 2012 | 596 | +48% |
| 2011 | 403 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 409 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 330 t USD 2.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 37 of 102
- Imports
- 620 t USD 6.7 m
- Importer rank
- 88 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 Uruguay?
Uruguay produced 2,047 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uruguay rank in the world for production of olive oil?
Uruguay ranked 25th 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 Uruguay changed?
It rose by 296% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 2,533 t in 2019.
Does Uruguay export or import olive oil?
In 2024 Uruguay reported exports of 330 t (USD 2.2 m) and imports of 620 t (USD 6.7 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. 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.