Türkiye has become a leading global player in the olive and olive oil sector, surpassing Italy and ranking as the world’s second-largest producer after Spain.
Jaime Lillo, Director General of the International Olive Council (IOC), headquartered in Madrid, described Türkiye as an indispensable country in the global olive industry.
“Türkiye is a major power in the olive world. When we look at the past five harvest seasons between 2020 and 2025, Türkiye stands as the world’s second-largest olive oil producer, ahead of Italy,” Lillo said.
“Türkiye is growing not only in domestic consumption but also on the international stage. It continues to expand and currently contributes significantly to global health. Türkiye has become a key actor in olive oil.”
Lillo noted that during the 2024-2025 harvest season, Türkiye also became the world’s largest producer of table olives, surpassing Egypt and r
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