Strong export growth helped Tunisia lift olive oil earnings despite a drop in average prices during the first half of the 2025/2026 season.
Cereal production in Tunisia is dominated by durum wheat, soft wheat, and barley, and is highly sensitive to annual climate fluctuations.
Olive oil remains the top food export, but earnings slip despite higher volumes.
Tunisia’s awarded prices will likely serve as reference points for traders in the Mediterranean region through the first quarter of the year.
Olive oil is a cornerstone of Tunisia’s agri-food sector, contributing significantly to rural employment and foreign exchange earnings.