Thanks to the 2021/2022 campaign, Italy returns to the second step of the podium of the world production of olive oil. This was announced by Unaprol (Italian Olive Oil Consortium) based on official estimates released by the International Olive Oil Council.

Spain is confirmed as the undisputed ‘queen’ of the sector with almost 1.3 million tons produced, down -6.4% compared to last year. Italy’s production, growing by +15% compared to last year despite a campaign lower than expected, is still far from its maximum production potential.