> In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 351,278 t of olives, the 10th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). The record was 388,200 t in 2022.

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# Olives production in Saudi Arabia

In 2024 Saudi Arabia produced 351,278 t of olives, the 10th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). The record was 388,200 t in 2022. Area harvested: 24,004 ha, yield 14.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024351,278 t
World rank10 of 40
10-year change—
Record388,200 t2022

## Olives in Saudi Arabia, 2017–2024 (tonnes)

## Saudi Arabia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.4%
Yield, t/ha14.6world 2.3 (+534%)
kg per person10.3world 3.13

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/algeria/) | 913,243 | 3.6% |
| 9 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/) | 785,468 | 3.1% |
| 10 | **Saudi Arabia** | 351,278 | 1.4% |
| 11 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/argentina/) | 347,381 | 1.4% |
| 12 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/jordan/) | 220,746 | 0.86% |

[Full ranking of 40 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

### Map of world production of olives

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Share of the world total; Saudi Arabia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 351,278 | +3.6% | 24,004 | 14.63 |
| 2023 | 339,015 | −13% | 22,310 | 15.20 |
| 2022 | 388,200 | +1.6% | 32,222 | 12.05 |
| 2021 | 382,105 | +4.8% | 31,864 | 11.99 |
| 2020 | 364,546 | +1.9% | 30,960 | 11.77 |
| 2019 | 357,819 | 0.0% | 23,494 | 15.23 |
| 2018 | 357,819 | +23% | 30,000 | 11.93 |
| 2017 | 290,857 | — | 30,000 | 9.70 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports272 t USD 423,000
Importer rank16 of 77
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/olives/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of olives in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia produced 351,278 t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Saudi Arabia rank in the world for production of olives?

Saudi Arabia ranked 10th of 40 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.

### What is the yield of olives in Saudi Arabia?

14.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (351,278 t from 24,004 ha), against a world average of 2.3 t/ha.

### Does Saudi Arabia export or import olives?

In 2024 Saudi Arabia reported no exports and imports of 272 t (USD 423,000), 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 2024 figure for Saudi Arabia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/italy/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/portugal/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/egypt/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/morocco/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/tunisia/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/algeria/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/argentina/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/jordan/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/united-states/)
[All countries producing olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/)

## Other products of Saudi Arabia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/saudi-arabia/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/saudi-arabia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/saudi-arabia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/saudi-arabia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/saudi-arabia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/saudi-arabia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/saudi-arabia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/saudi-arabia/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/saudi-arabia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/saudi-arabia/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/saudi-arabia/)
[Agricultural production in Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/saudi-arabia/)

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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