Greek Table Olives 2026/27: Strong Kalamata, Heavy Chalkidiki Stocks, Scarce Amfissa. What Buyers Should Know

The short answer

If you buy Greek table olives for retail, foodservice or private label, the 2026/27 season has three different stories:

• Kalamata (Kalamon): very good quality, firm and rising prices, large sizes will be the hardest to secure.
• Chalkidiki: a normal crop on top of large unsold stocks, so prices depend heavily on size. Medium sizes offer good value.
• Amfissa (Conservolea): supply stays short of demand. Plan early and stay flexible.

We are in the groves and at the packing houses every week of the harvest. We will keep this page updated as volumes and prices settle, so you can plan with confidence rather than guesswork.

Key facts at a glance

• Greek table olive exports reached a record of about €796 million (PEMETE, the Greek table olive processors and exporters association, via AgroTypos).
• Chalkidiki last season: roughly 185,000 to 200,000 tonnes for table use, followed this year by a moderate to normal crop (AgroTypos).
• Chalkidiki producer prices: about €1.70 to €1.80/kg for large fruit (around 110 pieces per kg) and €0.85 to €1.00/kg for 180 to 200 pieces per kg (AgroTypos).
• Kalamata national table volume: estimated at 100,000 to 110,000 tonnes (AgroTypos).
• Kalamata prices: stored olives from the previous crop at 200 pieces per kg trade around €2.30 to €2.50/kg, with mixed-size lots up to about €2.65/kg (AgroTypos).
• Laconia and Kynouria: Kalamata output expected at 70 to 80% of a full year, with very good quality (Ypaithros Chora).
• Amfissa / Conservolea: around 25,000 to 45,000 tonnes green and 8,000 to 10,000 tonnes black for table use, below domestic and export needs (AgroTypos).

Kalamata olives: excellent quality, firm prices

The Kalamata harvest starts at the end of October and runs through November and December. In the main zones of Laconia and Kynouria the fruit is clean, with little olive fly damage, and growers describe a very good year (Ypaithros Chora). Some areas of Central Greece and Western Greece report weaker fruit set after spring heat, so sizes will not be uniform across the country.

Demand for Kalamata olives stays strong worldwide. Old-crop stocks are low and are already trading at €2.30 to €2.50/kg at producer level. Our read: expect new-crop Kalamata to remain firm, with a clear premium for large sizes (Jumbo, Colossal and above). If you need specific sizes for a retail programme, secure them early in the season.

Chalkidiki olives: plenty of fruit, a wide size gap

After a large crop last season, processors in Chalkidiki still hold significant stocks in their tanks (OT.gr). This year's crop is moderate, but a dry summer and falling groundwater in parts of the peninsula have made sizes uneven, with more small fruit in groves without enough irrigation (AgroTypos).

The result is a sharp split in price by size: about €1.70 to €1.80/kg for large fruit against €0.85 to €1.00/kg for medium sizes. Many growers hoped for more than €2.00/kg, and some send small fruit to the mill for oil instead.

Our read: Chalkidiki is a buyer-friendly market this season, especially in medium and mid-large sizes. Large stuffed-olive grades will stay relatively expensive. This is a good moment to review specifications and lock in volume with reliable packers.

Amfissa (Conservolea) olives: still the tightest variety

Conservolea, sold as Amfissa olives, remains the most pressured Greek variety. Table-use volumes stay below what the market needs, and in recent seasons more than half of the fruit in some areas went to oil because of small size and high harvesting costs (AgroTypos).

Our read: expect limited availability and steady prices. Buyers should confirm quantities early, keep some flexibility on size and style (green, black, naturally cured), and consider blending programmes where the label allows.

What this means for prices

• Kalamata: firm to rising, strongest for large sizes.
• Chalkidiki: stable to soft for medium sizes because of stocks; firm for the largest grades.
• Amfissa: stable and tight.

We do not see any government price support specific to table olives this season. Prices are set by the market: crop size, stocks in processors' tanks and export demand.

Our advice to buyers

1. Book Kalamata large sizes early. They will be the first to tighten.
2. Use the Chalkidiki stock situation. Medium sizes offer real value this year.
3. Secure Amfissa volumes now and stay open on styles.
4. Ask for a size check before loading. Mixed-size lots can look cheaper per kilo and cost you more on the shelf.
5. Plan in stages. Split orders across the season to balance price and supply risk.

How theGreex helps

theGreex works as the export department for Greek producers. Our export-oriented team visits groves and packing houses, checks sizes and quality on site and connects you directly to the producer, without extra cost layers. If you are planning your 2026/27 olive programme, tell us your varieties, sizes and volumes and we will come back with clear, current options.

This report is based on published Greek trade press reporting and our own field visits. Figures are estimates and will change as the harvest progresses. We will update this page as new data becomes available.