Olive Oil Prices in Tunisia
Tunisian extra virgin from the largest non-EU exporter, priced against Spain
Indicative bulk price at origin from official weekly prints. See the methodology.
The Tunisia market
Tunisia is the largest olive oil exporter outside the European Union and, in strong campaigns, the world's third or fourth producer. Its crop is structurally export-oriented (domestic consumption is a fraction of production), which makes Tunisian oil the swing supply of the Mediterranean: when European harvests fall short, buyers turn to Tunis first.
Tunisian oil normally trades at a discount to Spanish EVOO, reflecting EU import duties outside the tariff-rate quota and the logistics of bulk shipment. That discount is a live trading signal: when it closes, as it did in 2026, it says European supply has recovered and the arbitrage that pulled Tunisian oil into Spain no longer pays.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current olive oil price in Tunisia?
The price above is the latest indicative price for Tunisian extra virgin olive oil in EUR per kilogram, shown alongside its live spread against the Spanish benchmark.
Why does Tunisian oil trade at a discount to Spain?
EU import duty outside the annual tariff-rate quota, bulk shipping costs and the market's benchmark structure all weigh on the Tunisian print. The discount narrows sharply when European production falls short.
Who buys Tunisian olive oil?
Historically Spanish and Italian refiners and bottlers buying in bulk, with the EU quota framing the flow. Tunisia has also grown direct bottled exports, notably organic oil to the US, where it is a leading organic supplier.
What is the EU tariff-rate quota for Tunisian oil?
The EU grants Tunisia an annual duty-free import quota for olive oil; volumes beyond it pay duty. The quota's size and pace of use shape how much Tunisian oil reaches Europe and at what effective price.
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