Olive Oil Prices Plunge Across Europe
The olive oil market is in flux, with prices taking a dramatic turn in Portugal and beyond. After a period of steady price hikes, consumers are now witnessing a significant drop in olive oil costs, as reported by Executive Digest.
The price drop is substantial, with consumer spending in the EU projected to decrease by 23% in 2025, marking a stark contrast to the previous four years of continuous growth. Portugal's decline is even more pronounced, ranking third in Europe with a 24% price reduction, only surpassed by Greece and Spain.
But what's behind this sudden shift? The answer lies in the harvest. Provisional data suggests that the 2024/25 season will see a production increase of around 2.11 million tons, a welcome recovery towards normal levels. Rafael Pico Acevedo, director of ASOLIVA, attributes the price normalization to this improved harvest, stating, "...the significant improvement in production... helped to normalise supply and ease cost pressures."
And here's where it gets interesting: Of the 35 countries analyzed, Spain leads the price decline with a staggering 38.9% drop, followed by Greece (-29.2%) and Portugal (-24%). These three countries stand out as the only ones exceeding the EU average in olive oil price drops.
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