USDA Report on Greek Olive Oil

USDA Report on Greek Olive Oil

Greek olive oil production in 2013–14 is projected to decline 57 percent as a result of the severe drought of last summer. About 80 percent of Greek output is extra-virgin olive oil. Per capita consumption of olive oil in Greece, at 20 kilograms, is one of the highest in the world. Greece is the world’s third largest olive oil producer after Spain and Italy, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.