Key facts
- Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain increased by nearly 10,000% from January-April 2025 to January-April 2026.
- Shipments grew from 103 tonnes to 10,384 tonnes over the specified periods.
- The surge is attributed to a strong Moroccan olive harvest.
- Preferential EU trade conditions contributed to the export increase.
- Moroccan olive oil still holds a small market share in Spain despite the growth.
- The increase is from a low base, explaining the high percentage change.
Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain have experienced an extraordinary increase, surging by nearly 10,000% between January and April of 2026 compared to the previous year. Shipments rose from a mere 103 tonnes in the first four months of 2025 to 10,384 tonnes in the same period of 2026. This substantial percentage growth is largely due to a robust olive harvest in Morocco and preferential trade agreements with the European Union. Despite this impressive rise, the volume of Moroccan olive oil entering Spain still represents a relatively small portion of the overall Spanish olive oil market. The increase highlights Morocco's growing capacity in olive oil production and its ability to leverage trade policies to expand its market reach.