# Syrian olive harvest and production

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-olive-harvest-and-production
> Updated: 2026-11-08T15:05:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture established a formal schedule for the 2026 olive harvest, beginning in Latakia and Tartous in early October and expanding to other provinces like Aleppo and Idlib by mid-October. Officials anticipated a significant increase in production, with estimates placing the crop at approximately 954,730 tons. 

As the season progressed, reports confirmed an abundant harvest, with some yields estimated to be four to five times higher than the previous season due to favorable rainfall. However, farmers faced economic difficulties as rising costs for fuel, labor, fertilizers, and transportation offset the benefits of the surplus. While the harvest was plentiful, low market prices for olives and oil meant that many farmers struggled to cover operational expenses.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Syria reports abundant olive harvest amid rising production costs

Syria's 2026 olive harvest has surged to approximately 954,730 tons, but farmers struggle with low market prices and high costs for fuel, labor, and transport.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-reports-abundant-olive-harvest-amid-rising-production-costs

### 2026-10-29: Syrian Ministry of Agriculture sets olive harvest schedule

Syria's Ministry of Agriculture has scheduled the 2026 olive harvest, forecasting a production of nearly 955,000 tons of olives and approximately 191,000 tons of olive oil.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-ministry-of-agriculture-sets-olive-harvest-schedule

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