Morocco’s olive oil industry set to double output by 2025
The surge is driven mainly by favorable weather conditions and an expanded olive harvest expected to hit 2 million tons, compared with 950,000 tons last year.
MOROCCO – Morocco’s olive oil sector is on track for a record-breaking year, with production expected to reach 200,000 tons in 2025, more than double the 90,000 tons recorded in 2024, according to projections by the Moroccan Olive Interprofessional Federation (Interprolive).
The Moroccan Olive Interprofessional Federation (Interprolive) attributes the surge to mainly being driven by favorable weather conditions and an expanded olive harvest expected to hit 2 million tons, compared with 950,000 tons last year.
This dramatic rebound follows two years of heatwaves and drought that severely impacted yields.
In contrast, the cooler temperatures and well-timed flowering of 2025 have created ideal conditions for olive trees, particularly in key growing regions such as Marrakech and Fez.
Farmers from cooperatives such as Zaouia report strong fruiting and improved resilience, even in areas facing irrigation restrictions.
With domestic consumption hovering around 140,000 tons annually, Morocco could generate an exportable surplus of 60,000 tons, opening new opportunities in global markets.
The country is already gaining traction in the United States, the world’s largest olive oil importer, thanks to newly imposed tariffs that favor Moroccan producers.
Under the revised U.S. trade policy, Morocco and Argentina face a 10% duty, while traditional European suppliers, such as Spain, Italy, and Greece, are taxed at 15%, and Tunisia at 25%.
In 2024, Morocco exported 3,835 tons of olive oil worth US$38.37 million to the U.S., representing just 1.2% of the US$3.3 billion American import market.
With improved competitiveness and rising output, Moroccan exporters are optimistic about expanding their footprint in both North America and the European Union.
Rachid Benali, president of Interprolive, called the forecast “a turning point for the sector,” noting that olive cultivation covers 1.2 million hectares, or 65% of Morocco’s fruit tree area.
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch echoed the optimism, stating that the bumper crop will ease domestic prices, which are expected to fall from MAD 100 (US$10) to around MAD 50-55 (US$5-US$5.50) per litre, thereby strengthening Morocco’s position as a regional agri-export leader.
As global demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced olive oil continues to grow, Morocco’s revitalized sector is well-positioned to meet the moment, blending tradition, climate resilience, and strategic trade advantage.
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