Germany, with its growing appetite for Mediterranean foods and healthy plant-based products, is a hotspot for olive imports. Whether you're a distributor, retailer, food service buyer, or wholesaler, importing high-quality olives into Germany can be both lucrative and scalable—if you know the landscape.

In this exclusive 2025 guide, we’ll explore:

•    The German olive market & trends

•    Bulk olive varieties in demand

•    Latest wholesale price ranges

•    Import requirements & EU food laws

•    Where to find reliable international olive suppliers

1. German Market Overview: Why Olives Sell Fast in Germany?

Germany imports over 80,000 tons of olives annually, mainly from:

•    Spain

•    Greece

•    Italy

•    Turkey

•    Iran (a rising player)

German consumers love olives in:

•    Ready-to-eat snack packaging

•    Delicatessen sections in supermarkets

•    Tapenade spreads and antipasti trays

•    Ethnic restaurants (Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish)

Also, vegan and flexitarian diets have pushed olives into salad bars, vegan pizzas, and natural food shelves.

2. Bulk Olive Varieties in Demand in Germany

If you're planning to import to Germany, focus on the following bulk types:

Olive Type                                            Form                        Packaging

Green cracked olives                 Whole/Cracked           5kg – 20kg barrels

Kalamata-style black olives      Pitted or whole      Vacuum sealed bags

Organic green olives                          Pitted                     Glass jars / tins

Stuffed olives                             Garlic, red pepper    Vacuum or brine pouches

Tapenade / olive paste                  Spreadable                Glass jars, 250g–500g

Germany prioritizes organic, low-sodium, and preservative-free labels.

3. Wholesale Price of Olives in Germany (2025):

Here’s a rough guide to CIF Hamburg or Bremen pricing:

Product Type                                                Wholesale Price (USD/KG)

Bulk green olives (non-organic)                          $3.00 – $3.80

Organic table olives                                                $3.20 – $3.90

Stuffed olives                                                           $3.50 – $4.20

Tapenade (paste)                                                    $5.50 – $6.70

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (liter)                                 $9.20 – $9.80

Prices vary depending on source country, shipping method, and certifications.

4. How to Import Olives to Germany? EU Regulations Simplified

Germany, as part of the EU, enforces strict food safety standards for imported olives. Here’s how to make sure your product enters smoothly:

Required Documents:

•    Commercial Invoice

•    Certificate of Origin

•    Health Certificate (issued by exporter’s food authority)

•    Analysis Report for pesticide residues

•    Labeling in German & compliance with EU Regulation 1169/2011

Organic Certification (If Applicable):

To sell organic olives, your supplier must be EU Organic Certified or registered with a recognized certification body (e.g., ECOCERT).

Packaging & Labelling Rules:

•    Include nutrition facts in German

•    Indicate presence of allergens

•    Display expiration/best-before date

•    State country of origin

5. Shipping & Delivery Options

Germany offers some of Europe’s most advanced ports and logistics:

Common entry points:

•    Port of Hamburg – for large sea freight

•    Frankfurt Airport – for smaller urgent air shipments

•    Rail Cargo from Türkiye or Iran – via Eastern Europe

Choose FOB or CIF Incoterms depending on your supplier’s shipping ability. If freshness is key, opt for refrigerated containers especially in summer months.

6. How to Find Trusted Olive Suppliers for Germany?

If you're looking for affordable, high-quality bulk olives, here are key features to look for in a supplier:

•    Experience exporting to EU

•    BRC / ISO 22000 / HACCP certifications

•    Multilingual support (English/German)

•    Flexible packaging (bulk or private label)

•    Can ship from Iran, Turkey, Greece, or North Africa

Recommended Partner:

Tamila Agrifood (Iran)

A premium Iranian supplier specializing in:

•    Organic & conventional olives

•    Private-label services

•    Certified EU-standard packaging

•    CIF Hamburg delivery options

Contact them for quotes and catalogs.

Final Word: Should You Import Olives into Germany in 2025?

Absolutely. With growing demand, competitive wholesale pricing, and better access to non-European producers like Iran and Turkey, Germany is a booming olive market for resellers, wholesalers, and importers.

If you’re ready to expand your product line, olives are low-risk, high-demand, and easy to store and distribute — a great product for long-term profitability in the German food space.

Interested in importing olives to Germany?

Get a customized quote, shipping terms, and EU compliance guidance from Tamila Agrifood, your trusted partner in high-quality Iranian food exports.

Email:  tamilaagrifood@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp:  +989141858935