Olive oil in Bejaia: 16 million litres forecast for 2026/2027, says DSA
According to Radio Algerienne, the Bejaia agriculture directorate forecasts close to 16 million litres of olive oil for the 2026/2027 season.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the local agriculture directorate (DSA) of Bejaia estimates olive oil production at close to 16 million litres for the 2026/2027 olive season. The wilaya has 393 oil mills and 57.000 hectares of olive groves. Financing requests for modern oil mills are under review.
Key points
- Production estimated at close to 16 million litres for 2026/2027, according to Radio Algerienne.
- The picking campaign started on 29 October in Bouhamza.
- 57.000 hectares of olive groves, or 12% of the national olive orchard.
- 393 oil mills, with a crushing capacity of 2.260 quintals of olives per hour.
- Financing requests for modern oil mills are under review.
What the dispatch reports
According to Radio Algerienne, citing the local agriculture directorate (DSA), olive oil production in Bejaia wilaya is estimated at close to 16 million litres for the 2026/2027 olive season.
The picking campaign started on 29 October from the commune of Bouhamza.
Orchards and oil mills
According to the same dispatch, the DSA gives these figures.
- Olive area: 57.000 hectares, or 12% of the national olive orchard and close to 45 % of the local agricultural area.
- Planting of 100.000 olive trees on 230 hectares during the 2025/2026 season, for 470 million DA.
- 393 oil mills: 133 semi-automatic, 100 continuous-chain and 160 traditional.
- Crushing capacity estimated at 2.260 quintals of olives per hour.
Financing and announced next steps
According to Radio Algerienne, support for opening modern oil mills continues through agricultural credits granted by the public authorities. Several financing requests are under review.
The DSA also announces an upcoming meeting with professionals of the olive sector in the wilaya.
Frequently asked questions
What olive oil production is forecast in Bejaia for 2026/2027?
According to Radio Algerienne, the DSA estimates production at close to 16 million litres for the 2026/2027 olive season.
How many oil mills does Bejaia wilaya have?
According to the dispatch, the wilaya has 393 oil mills: 133 semi-automatic, 100 continuous-chain and 160 traditional. Crushing capacity is estimated at 2.260 quintals of olives per hour.
Are credits available to open modern oil mills in Bejaia?
According to Radio Algerienne, support continues through agricultural credits granted by the public authorities. Several financing requests are under review.