| Product Code: ETC8852996 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines saw a significant increase in table olives imports in 2024, with top exporting countries being Spain, Egypt, Italy, Australia, and Singapore. The market remains highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The industry experienced a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.83% from 2020 to 2024, with a notable growth rate of 20.09% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a growing demand for table olives in the Philippines, with key players continuing to dominate the market.

The market for table olives in the Philippines is gradually expanding, largely driven by growing interest in Mediterranean cuisine and healthy snacking. While imports dominate the supply, there is increasing potential for value-added olive products and flavored variants. Retail and foodservice channels are key contributors to market growth.
Table olives are gradually gaining popularity in the Philippines, especially among urban consumers exposed to Mediterranean cuisine. Imports dominate the market, but demand is rising for both whole and pitted variants, supported by their health appeal and use in food service and gourmet cooking.
The table olives market struggles with limited domestic production and a reliance on imported varieties, which raises prices and restricts accessibility for middle-income consumers. Consumer unfamiliarity with olives as a regular food item, coupled with preservation challenges in a humid climate, further complicate the markets expansion efforts.
Though still a niche segment, the growing popularity of Mediterranean diets in the Philippines supports demand for table olives. Import substitution through local processing or distribution agreements with international brands can be profitable ventures in this sector.
While olives are not traditionally cultivated in the Philippines, the government encourages agricultural diversification and import substitution strategies. Import regulations and food safety standards enforced by the Bureau of Customs and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensure quality control. Incentives under agribusiness investment programs may apply if local cultivation and processing are developed.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Table Olives Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Table Olives Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Table Olives Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Table Olives Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness and awareness about the benefits of consuming table olives. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for Mediterranean cuisine and influence of international food trends. |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium food products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability of suitable land for olive cultivation in the Philippines. |
4.3.2 Seasonal and weather-related challenges affecting olive production. |
4.3.3 High import costs and competition from other imported olives. |
5 Philippines Table Olives Market Trends |
6 Philippines Table Olives Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Table Olives Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Black Olive, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Green Olive, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Table Olives Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Table Olives Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Table Olives Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Table Olives Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of table olives. |
8.2 Adoption rate of Mediterranean diet in the Philippines. |
8.3 Number of new product launches and innovations in the table olives market. |
8.4 Percentage of restaurants and food establishments offering table olives dishes. |
8.5 Average selling price of table olives in the Philippines. |
9 Philippines Table Olives Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Table Olives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Table Olives Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Table Olives Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Table Olives Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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