Peru must take advantage of the volatility of the global olive market

The global market for table olives and its derivatives is undergoing a period of strong volatility and strategic reconfiguration in 2025, a scenario that Peru, as an emerging exporter from the southern hemisphere, must take advantage of through a vision focused on value addition and risk management. Globally, Spain maintains its undisputed leadership in the production and export of table olives, concentrating on average 62% of the European Union's production and 17% of the global total. Other relevant actors are Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Morocco, while the main import destinations include the United States, the European Union, Brazil, and Canada. The market dynamics have been highly volatile: after two years of declines, the 2024/2025 campaign recorded a rebound in the global supply of olive oil, which generated a significant price correction, with a drop of over 50% in international prices. This moderation impacted even the European Union, whose exports of oil and olives fell by ...