In January-August 2026, Ukraine’s imports of olive oil reached €9.78 million, representing a slight 0.66% decline compared to the same period in 2025. Italy further strengthened its position as the leading supplier, with exports rising to €4.55 million, up 4.56% year-on-year. Italy’s market share increased to 46.55%, confirming its dominant position in the Ukrainian olive oil market. Spain remained the second-largest supplier, posting a 5.08% increase to €3.08 million, bringing its market share to 31.47%. Greece continued to lose ground, with imports declining by 34.74% to €1.37 million, reducing its market share to 14.02%. Poland maintained its dynamic rise, with exports surging by 63.58% to €528,407, capturing 5.41% of total Ukrainian olive oil imports. Tunisia also recorded strong growth, with shipments increasing by 58.47% to €84,092, accounting for 0.86% of the market.  Overall, Ukraine’s olive oil import market in the first eight months of 2026 shows a broadly stable performance despite a slight contraction in total imports. Italy is further consolidating its leadership, Spain continues to grow steadily, and Poland’s rapid rise is reshaping the competitive environment, while smaller suppliers are increasingly gaining a foothold in the market. (ICE KIEV)

Fonte notizia: Trade Data Monitor