The European Commission has released projections on the future of olive oil consumption and production. There is expected to be a rise in demand in non-producing countries, from 21% in 2020 to 32% in 2031, while per capita consumption in main EU-producing countries may drop. However, consumption in other EU countries is projected to increase, reaching 1.5 kg per capita by 2031. The pandemic has caused a labor shortage and introduced uncertainty, but diseases and weather conditions are the main threats to production increases. Spain and Portugal are expected to grow their export positions, while Italy's reliance on imports is set to decrease. Spain is anticipated to remain a key player in the global market, with potential for expansion in Asia-Pacific and Brazil.