Overview
- The origin price of extra virgin olive oil in Spain has fallen to €3.015/kg, marking a significant decrease from earlier in May, according to POOLRED data.
- Retail chains such as Hipercor, Eroski, and Alcampo are offering aggressive discounts, with prices for some products dropping below €4 per liter.
- Eroski is providing a second bottle of Hojiblanca or Koipe extra virgin olive oil at 70% off, reducing the cost of the second unit to less than €2.50.
- Hipercor has discounted 5-liter garrafas of Carbonell and Coosur extra virgin olive oil to €24.95 and €24.45 respectively, pricing each liter at under €5.
- The Spanish government’s reduced VAT rate of 4%, along with favorable weather conditions, continues to support affordability and drive retail price reductions.