United States of America Black Olive Importers and Import Data

BLACK OLIVE — IMPORTERS — USA

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Sample Bill of Lading Data — 5 US Black Olive Import Records

The following table shows 5 sample bill of lading records for US black olive imports in April 2023, with trade date, buyer, supplier, reference number, product description, and quantity.

The 5 import records show diverse black olive product forms entering the US market: (1) Black Ripe Sliced Olives in trays (Mario Camacho import from Morocco — 1,690 trays); (2) Black Sliced Olives in cases (1,320 cases); (3) Black Olives In Brine (931 units); (4) Canned Black Olives In Brine from Morocco (1,008 cans); (5) Snack Black Olives In Olive Oil (3,411 units — the largest single shipment). The Snack Black Olives In Olive Oil shipment (3,411 units) represents 41% of total documented quantity, indicating strong US demand for premium ready-to-eat olive snack products.

Buyer Profile — Mario Camacho Foods, LLC (Florida, USA)

Mario Camacho Foods, LLC is a US-based food importer and distributor specializing in olive products, headquartered in Plant City, Florida. The company imports black and green olives, olive oil, capers, and other Mediterranean food products from suppliers in Morocco, Spain, Greece, and other olive-producing countries. Mario Camacho Foods is one of the leading olive importers in the US market, supplying major supermarket chains, foodservice distributors, and food manufacturers across the United States.

The import data documented on this page shows Mario Camacho Foods importing 1,690 trays of Black Ripe Sliced Olives from ETS. Cartier Saada S.A. (Morocco) on 17 April 2023 (reference 285291) — a typical mid-volume procurement order for the company. This shipment reflects the company's regular sourcing of pre-sliced, retail-ready black olive products from Moroccan suppliers for distribution through US retail and foodservice channels.

Supplier Profile — ETS. Cartier Saada S.A. (Morocco)

ETS. Cartier Saada S.A. (Établissements Cartier Saada S.A.) is a Moroccan food company specializing in the production and export of olive products, including black and green olives, olive oil, and table olives. The company is headquartered in Morocco — one of the world's largest olive-producing countries with approximately 300,000+ hectares of olive groves and annual olive production exceeding 1.5 million tons.

Morocco's olive industry is concentrated in the Meknès, Fès, Marrakech, and Haouz regions, producing both Picholine Marocaine (the indigenous Moroccan olive variety) and international varieties. Morocco is particularly known for its black ripe olives, which are processed through lye curing to achieve the characteristic dark color and mild flavor preferred by US consumers. ETS. Cartier Saada S.A. exports processed olive products to international markets including the United States, where it supplies importers like Mario Camacho Foods LLC.

Commodity Analysis — Black Olives

What Are Black Olives?

Black olives are ripe olives (Olea europaea) that have been harvested at full maturity when the fruit has turned from green to purple-black on the tree. Unlike green olives (which are harvested unripe), black olives develop a richer, milder flavor and softer texture through the ripening process. After harvest, black olives undergo a curing process to remove the natural bitterness (caused by the glucoside oleuropein) and develop the characteristic flavor and texture that makes them suitable for consumption.

Curing Methods

Black olives are cured through several methods:

• Brine curing: Olives are soaked in salt brine (8-12% salt solution) for 3-6 months, allowing natural fermentation to remove bitterness. This is the most common method for commercial black olives.
• Lye (caustic soda) curing: Olives are treated with a dilute lye solution (1-2% sodium hydroxide) which rapidly removes bitterness, followed by repeated rinsing and brine storage. This is the standard method for California-style black ripe olives.
• Dry salt curing: Olives are packed in dry salt for 3-6 weeks, drawing out moisture and bitterness. Produces wrinkled, intensely flavored olives.
• Oil curing: Olives are dry-salted then soaked in olive oil. Produces premium snack olives with rich flavor.

Product Forms Documented

The 5 import records document four distinct black olive product forms:

• Black Ripe Sliced Olives (trays): Pre-sliced, ready-to-use olives in retail-ready trays — convenience product for foodservice and retail deli sections
• Black Sliced Olives (cases): Pre-sliced olives in bulk cases — foodservice format for pizza toppings, salad bars, and restaurant use
• Black Olives In Brine: Whole or pitted olives preserved in salt brine — versatile base product for further processing or direct retail sale
• Canned Black Olives In Brine: Canned olives in brine from Morocco — shelf-stable retail product
• Snack Black Olives In Olive Oil: Premium ready-to-eat olives marinated in olive oil — value-added snack product targeting the growing healthy snack market

HS Codes for US Black Olive Imports

US black olive imports are classified under several HS codes depending on the product form:

• HS 2005.70 — Olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (the primary HS code for processed table olives including black ripe olives, olives in brine, sliced olives)
• HS 2005.70.01 (US HTS 10-digit) — Olives, prepared or preserved
• HS 2005.70.01.10 (US HTS) — Black olives
• HS 0711.20 — Olives provisionally preserved (e.g., by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, or other preservative liquids) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
• HS 1515 — Olive oil (for olives packaged in olive oil — the 'Snack Black Olives In Olive Oil' product)

Source Countries for US Black Olive Imports

The United States imports black olives from several major producing countries:

• Morocco — explicitly referenced in the import data ('Black Olives In Brine From Morocco'). Morocco is one of the world's largest olive producers, known for Picholine Marocaine and black ripe olives. Moroccan olives are valued for quality and competitive pricing.
• Spain — the world's largest olive producer, known for Hojiblanca, Manzanilla, and Gordal varieties. Spain is a major supplier of both black and green olives to the US market.
• Greece — known for Kalamata and Halkidiki olives. Greek olives are particularly valued in the premium segment.
• Italy — known for Ligurian (Taggiasca) and Bella di Cerignola olives. Italian olives are positioned in the premium gourmet segment.
• Turkey — a growing supplier of processed olives, with domestic production concentrated in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions.
• Egypt — a significant producer of table olives, particularly for the price-sensitive segment.
• Peru and Chile — emerging olive producers in South America, increasingly supplying the US market.

The US also has domestic olive production, concentrated in California (primarily the Manzanilla and Sevillano varieties). However, California production covers only a fraction of US consumption, necessitating substantial imports — particularly of black ripe olives for pizza toppings, salad bars, and foodservice applications.

Industry Context — US Olive Market

The United States is one of the world's largest olive consumption markets, with annual per-capita olive consumption exceeding 1 kg. The US olive market is driven by several factors: (1) the popularity of pizza and Italian-American cuisine (black olives are a standard pizza topping); (2) growing demand for Mediterranean diet products; (3) the expansion of salad bars and prepared food sections in supermarkets; (4) increasing interest in healthy snack products (like Snack Black Olives In Olive Oil); (5) the growth of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in the US foodservice sector.

US domestic olive production is concentrated in California, with approximately 25,000-30,000 acres of olive groves producing 100,000-200,000 tons annually. However, this covers only a portion of US consumption. The remaining demand is met through imports from Morocco, Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, and other olive-producing countries. Major US olive importers include Mario Camacho Foods, Musco Family Olive Co, Bell-Carter Foods, and Roland Foods — all of which maintain established relationships with suppliers in Morocco, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries.

Bill of Lading & Customs Data Search

The import data documented on this page is a sample from the comprehensive ithalatihracat.biz bill of lading (konşimento) database covering US and international trade. To identify additional black olive imports — including other buyers, suppliers, ports, vessels, and dates — search the ithalatihracat.biz bill of lading (konşimento) search page using any of the following strategies:

• Search by buyer name — "Mario Camacho", "Musco Family", "Bell-Carter", "Roland Foods" to identify all imports by these US olive importers
• Search by supplier name — "Cartier Saada", "ETS Cartier" to identify all exports by this Moroccan supplier
• Search by HS code — 2005.70, 2005.70.01, 0711.20 for all US olive imports
• Search by product keyword — "black olive", "black ripe olives", "sliced olives", "olives in brine"
• Search by country of origin — "Morocco", "Spain", "Greece", "Italy", "Turkey", "Egypt"
• Search by import country — "United States" to identify all US olive imports

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