Table-olive prices never stand still. For buyers planning 2026 orders, knowing what moves FOB Alexandria rates is what lets you judge a quote. Triple Company for Industrial Development does not publish a fixed price list, for the reasons below: each quote is built for your variety, caliber, packaging and volume. Here is what goes into that number.
Harvest yields and weather
Egypt's main olive harvest runs through the autumn. A strong yield increases supply and softens prices into the new season, while drought or an off year tightens availability and pushes rates up. Harvest reports give an early signal of where prices are heading.
Olive trees also follow a natural two-year bearing cycle, so a heavy crop is often followed by a lighter one. Allowing for that rhythm in longer-term plans helps smooth your costs.
Currency movements
Quotes and payment can be in USD or EUR. Movements in the Egyptian pound's exchange rate can affect prices between quotations. A weaker pound can make Egyptian olives more attractive on the world market, while volatility adds short-term swings worth watching.
We quote in US dollars or euros, and when a price changes between quotes we explain what moved it rather than simply passing it on.
Global demand and freight
Demand from the EU, the Gulf and North America sets the floor for large calibers and stuffed lines; when demand is strong, those command a premium.
Ocean freight feeds into your landed cost too. Even when FOB prices hold steady, container availability and shipping routes can change your total cost at destination. Under FOB Alexandria you pay that freight yourself; under CIF or CFR it is in our quote — so compare quotes on the same terms.
How variety and packaging affect price
Not all olives cost the same. Price varies by product, caliber, packaging and order volume, and is confirmed in the quotation. The guide to green, black and oxidized olives explains the trade-offs.
Packaging moves the number too: a glass jar, a tin and a 220 kg barrel carry very different costs per kilogram. Compare them in the packaging guide.
How to benchmark and time orders
Start from the reference you already have — last season's invoice or a competing offer — then ask for a current quote for the same variety, caliber and packaging, on the same Incoterm. Our minimum order is one 20ft container, about 16–18 metric tons, so compare on a full-container basis. How our pricing works shows the inputs; the worked example on that page is illustrative, not our price.
If your storage allows, ordering early in the post-harvest window often captures better value before peak-season demand firms up rates. You can request a current quote at any time; we reply within 24 hours.
Track harvest and demand signals, compare quotes on the same terms and volume, and ask for a current quote before each order so you buy on today's market, not last quarter's. A current quote from Triple Company is the accurate way to confirm live pricing for your order.