Trade flows, tariffs and the policy decisions shaping the olive oil market.
Trade & Policy
Purchases from outside the EU have risen by 84%, Tunisia has become the main source, and the cost of paying full import duty suggests that much of the oil was never intended for…
Aug 27, 2026 · 9 min read
Trade & Policy
The EU has made written contracts the general rule for farm deliveries, but the obligation only applies two years after entry into force. What it means for olives and olive oil.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Trade & Policy
Spanish olive oil prices are continuing to weaken, and growing imports from Tunisia are now being drawn into the debate over what is pushing the market lower. OliveA Tradición y…
Jul 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Trade & Policy
Spain is preparing a plan that could remove olive oil from the market if next season's harvest is as large as expected. The idea is simple: prevent prices from falling too far at…
Jul 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Trade & Policy
For two seasons, buying Tunisian oil and selling into Spanish prices was almost too easy. That gap has closed, and it signals a more mature market.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min read
