Sourcing Origin
Why Egyptian Olives
A look at Egypt's position in the global table-olive trade, and what that means for bulk, wholesale, co-packing, and private-label buyers.
#1
Table Olive Exporter in Africa
698K MT
Annual Production (2023)
+45%
Production Growth (2014–2023)
Source: FAO / IOC
A leading, growing origin
Egypt has quietly become one of the world's largest table-olive producers, and Africa's leading table-olive exporter, on the back of fertile Nile Delta and Fayoum growing regions, a long harvest window, and competitive FOB Alexandria pricing. Production has grown 45% over the past decade, reflecting sustained investment in the sector. We don't claim Egypt is the "best" origin for every buyer — the right origin depends on your variety, caliber, flavor profile, and price point — but it is a serious, scaling origin worth evaluating alongside any other.
How Egyptian olives compare
Egypt is one of several table-olive origins buyers evaluate alongside Spain, Turkey, and Greece. Here is how recent production compares across these four origins:
| Origin | Table Olive Production, 2023/24 | Year-over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 23% of world production | +8% |
| Spain | 854,000 metric tons | +28% |
| Turkey | 215,000 metric tons | −52% |
| Greece | 175,000 metric tons | −49% |
Source: International Olive Council, "World Market of Olive Oil and Table Olives," 2023/24 crop-year figures. Egypt's 2023/24 crop-year share is reported on a different cycle than the "698K MT (2023)" figure above, so the two are not directly comparable to each other.
Variety range
Egypt grows local cultivars such as Aggizi and Toffahi alongside internationally known cultivars such as Manzanilla.
This page describes olive cultivars in general. Our supply is by type; cultivar availability is checked per request.
Harvest timing
Egypt's autumn harvest window means fresh-season supply is available on a different calendar than some other Mediterranean origins — useful for buyers managing year-round inventory across multiple sourcing regions.
Cost position
FOB Alexandria pricing is generally competitive relative to established Mediterranean origins, which is part of why global demand for Egyptian olives has grown. Exact competitiveness depends on your specific variety, caliber, and packaging — request a current quote to compare.
Co-packing & OEM capacity
Buyers looking for a contract packing or white-label olive manufacturer can work with our partner facility on private label formats across glass, tin, bucket, and barrel, with label design help available on request.
Industry figures above are sourced from FAO and International Olive Council (IOC) reporting on Egyptian production. Company-specific claims elsewhere on this site are kept separate and are not implied by these industry statistics.
Considering Egypt as a sourcing origin?
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