# Olive oil production in Jordan and Egypt > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olive-oil-production-in-jordan-and-egypt > Updated: 2026-11-03T20:34:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The olive oil pressing season has commenced in Jordan and Egypt for the 2026/2027 period. In Jordan, the Ministry of Agriculture has authorized presses to begin processing, with national production expected to reach approximately 30,000 tons. Mohammad Tayseer Al-Najdawi, head of the Olive Press Owners and Producers Syndicate, noted that rising operational, energy, and labor costs have increased pressing fees to 75 piasters per kilogram. In Egypt, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk launched the Al-Nathila olive press in North Sinai to support sustainable agricultural development and reduce transportation costs for local farmers. Following the start of the season, Jordan announced preparations for the 26th National Olive Festival and Rural Products Exhibition. Director Abdullah Al-Qudah stated that participant names would be released following a selection process by an expanded committee. The festival aims to provide a marketing platform for olive products and rural goods, with a specific focus on supporting small-scale farmers and ensuring product quality through new regulatory measures. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Jordan National Olive Festival to announce participants next week The 26th National Olive Festival in Jordan will announce its participants next week, focusing on supporting small farmers and managing increased olive production. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-national-olive-festival-to-announce-participants-next-week ### 2026-10-13: Olive oil pressing season begins in Jordan and Egypt The olive oil season has launched in Jordan and Egypt, with Jordan expecting 30,000 tons of production and Egypt opening a new press in Sinai to support local farmers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olive-oil-pressing-season-begins-in-jordan-and-egypt --- Cite as: Olive oil production in Jordan and Egypt. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/olive-oil-production-in-jordan-and-egypt