Spain's increased olive oil production is contributing to a drop in prices across the EU, however, the European Commission's forecasts suggest that imports from Turkey could also significantly influence the market. Turkey's production is projected to rise to 475,000 tons by 2024/2025, and despite drought conditions, it takes six kilograms of olives to produce one liter of oil. There was a decrease in exports last year due to a ban on bulk olive oil, leading to a stockpile of around 100,000 to 150,000 tonnes. This surplus could be exported to EU markets, potentially driving prices down further. The article also points out that the European Commission's policies have made it difficult for EU olive producers, especially small lot producers in Greece, to compete with lower production costs in Tunisia and Turkey.