Olive oil production volume 2011-2022 Spain

Out of the 2.82 million metric tons produced worldwide in 2022/2023, Spain contributed to 1.49 million metric tons. Europe generates most of the world’s olive oil, and Spain plays a very important role in its production.

Same country, different taste for olive oil

Although an essential ingredient in the Spanish cuisine, olive oil consumption can vary greatly across the Mediterranean country’s regions depending on the preferred oil type. In that regard, Galicia led the list of consumers of regular olive oil with around 7.37 liters per capita, whereas La Rioja featured the highest intake of extra virgin olive oil at 4.59 liters in 2021. Although Spaniards often use their olive oil for many of their dishes, olive oil consumption experienced a downward trend during the last few years, with the average person intaking 7.26 kilograms of the golden liquid in 2022 from 9.7 kilograms in 2010.

The profile of a Spanish olive oil consumer

In terms of expenditure, Spaniards spent on average 3.91 euros on their olive oil – although the price can vary greatly depending on the distribution channel, with e-commerce shops featuring the cheapest olive oil price per liter in 2022. Nationwide, the average Spaniard shopped for olive oil at supermarkets, with over 50 percent of olive consumer in this country choosing this distribution channel over other stores.