Feb 13, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: U.S. – Olives (Prepared Or Preserved ) – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The US preserved olive market saw a slight contraction in 2024 to 573K tons in volume and $1.3B in value. Driven by steady demand, the market is forecast to grow slowly through 2035, with a projected CAGR of +0.3% in volume and +0.5% in value. Domestic production fell to 440K tons, while imports rose to 140K tons, primarily from Spain, Greece, and Egypt. Exports increased to 6.7K tons, mainly to Canada and Mexico. Import prices surged, averaging $4,453 per ton, while export prices were lower at $2,221 per ton.
Key Findings
Market forecast to grow slowly to 593K tons by 2035 at a +0.3% volume CAGRUS consumption and production both contracted slightly in 2024Imports rose 12% with Spain, Greece, and Egypt as top suppliersAverage import price increased significantly to $4,453 per tonExports grew 14%, led by Canada, Mexico, and the PhilippinesMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for olives prepared or preserved in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 593K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited States’s Consumption of Olives (Prepared Or Preserved)
Preserved olive consumption in the United States contracted to 573K tons in 2024, approximately equating the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4.1%. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at 576K tons in 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
The revenue of the preserved olive market in the United States shrank slightly to $1.3B in 2024, reducing by -3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Preserved olive consumption peaked at $1.3B in 2023, and then declined modestly in the following year.
ProductionUnited States’s Production of Olives (Prepared Or Preserved)
In 2024, the amount of olives prepared or preserved produced in the United States fell slightly to 440K tons, with a decrease of -3.8% on the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak volume at 457K tons in 2023, and then declined modestly in the following year.
In value terms, preserved olive production contracted to $976M in 2024. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the production volume increased by 9.6%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $1B, and then declined in the following year.
ImportsUnited States’s Imports of Olives (Prepared Or Preserved)
Preserved olive imports into the United States rose notably to 140K tons in 2024, increasing by 12% on 2023 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at 155K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, preserved olive imports soared to $622M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports By Country
Spain (46K tons), Greece (40K tons) and Egypt (15K tons) were the main suppliers of preserved olive imports to the United States, with a combined 73% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Greece ($224M), Spain ($209M) and Italy ($58M) were the largest preserved olive suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 79% of total imports. Egypt, Morocco, Portugal, Turkey and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.
Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +19.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The average preserved olive import price stood at $4,453 per ton in 2024, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($6,010 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($2,579 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited States’s Exports of Olives (Prepared Or Preserved)
In 2024, the amount of olives prepared or preserved exported from the United States rose rapidly to 6.7K tons, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 9.4K tons. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, preserved olive exports rose notably to $15M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $19M. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports By Country
Canada (2.1K tons), Mexico (1.2K tons) and the Philippines (1K tons) were the main destinations of preserved olive exports from the United States, together comprising 66% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +73.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($5.3M), Mexico ($2.7M) and Japan ($1.8M) constituted the largest markets for preserved olive exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. The Philippines, South Korea, Egypt, Colombia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.
The Philippines, with a CAGR of +69.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The average preserved olive export price stood at $2,221 per ton in 2024, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,279 per ton in 2023, and then contracted modestly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,483 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($1,457 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the olives industry in the United States, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the olives landscape in the United States.
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Key findings
Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for the United States. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverageProdcom 10391770 – Prepared or preserved olives (excluding prepared vegetable dishes and olives dried, frozen or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)Country coverageCountry profile and benchmarks
This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United States. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links olives demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in the United States.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies
Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of olives dynamics in the United States.
FAQ
What is included in the olives market in the United States?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which benchmarks are included?
The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United States.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.