More imports of Greek olive oil to Japan

Olive oil imports to Japan continue to grow, with Greece posting record export amounts in 2012 and 2013. Japan imported about 54,000 tons of olive oil and olive pomace oil during the 2012-13 crop year, up 18% from the previous period and 44% over 2010-11 levels. Greek exports accounted for €2.8 million of the total €194 million oil exports to Japan in 2012. Though expected to level off, Japan continues to register a mild increase in imports as olive oil becomes an established staple ingredient in more Japanese kitchens.