The Mediterranean region is one of the most productive and consuming areas of olive oil in the world. Its production accounts for about 98% of the world's production. The remaining 2% of the production is distributed in North America, Argentina and East Asia.
According to statistics of the International Olive Oil Council (1981-1983), world oil production reached about 1.5 million tons.
According to statistics of the International Olive Oil Council (1981-1983), world oil production reached about 1.5 million tons.
