Export Product · Edible Oils
Refined Sunflower Oil Supplier in Tanzania
Food-grade refined sunflower oil from Tanzania's sunflower belt — supplied in bulk flexitanks for repackers and in drums and PET bottles for distributors across the region and beyond.
- Grade: Food-grade refined
- Bulk: Flexitank 22–24 MT
- Packed: Drums & PET
- CoA per shipment
Product Overview
Sunflower is Tanzania's leading oilseed, grown across the central regions — Dodoma, Singida and beyond — feeding a domestic refining industry that now looks outward. Our refined sunflower oil is light, neutral and refined to standard food-grade parameters for frying, cooking and food manufacturing.
We serve two buyer types: repackers and blenders who take bulk in flexitanks (approximately 22–24 MT), and distributors who need finished packing — 200-litre food-grade drums and PET bottles from 0.5 L to 5 L, including buyer-labelled bottles.
Every shipment carries a certificate of analysis covering FFA, peroxide value, moisture and colour, so your QC can clear the lot on arrival without re-testing from scratch.
Regional edible-oil markets learned hard lessons about supply concentration in recent years, and buyers across East and Central Africa are actively diversifying sources. Tanzanian refined sunflower oil — produced close to the seed, refined to food-grade specification and shipped from Dar es Salaam — offers distributors a dependable regional alternative with shorter, simpler logistics than intercontinental supply.
Specifications
| Product | Refined sunflower oil, food grade |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tanzania |
| FFA | Max 0.1% (as oleic) |
| Peroxide value | Max 5 meq/kg |
| Moisture | Max 0.1% |
| Packaging | Flexitank; 200 L drums; PET 0.5–5 L |
| Documentation | Certificate of analysis per shipment |
Parameters follow standard food-grade refined oil specifications. CoA issued per shipment.
Packaging Options
- Flexitanks, approx. 22–24 MT for bulk buyers
- 200-litre food-grade drums
- PET bottles 0.5 L, 1 L, 2 L, 3 L, 5 L
- Buyer-labelled bottles for distributors
Container Loading Capacity
| 20-foot container | 1 flexitank, approx. 22–24 MT |
|---|---|
| 40-foot container | Palletized drums / bottled cartons per plan |
Flexitank shipments are single-tank per 20-foot container; packed goods are palletized.
Export Documentation
Every shipment of Refined Sunflower Oil is accompanied by a complete set of export documents:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Health certificate
- Certificate of analysis
- Weight certificate
Quality Assurance
Refined oil quality is chemistry: free fatty acids, peroxide value, moisture and colour. We verify each production batch against food-grade limits and issue the certificate of analysis that your receiving QC will ask for first.
Flexitanks used are food-grade, single-use, and fitted under supervision; drums and bottles are food-grade and sealed.
Read more about our quality assurance process.
Sourcing Season & Buying Tips
Refining runs year-round, fed by the sunflower harvest that peaks around June to August in the central regions. Oil contracted against fresh-crop seed benefits from the season's best availability and pricing.
For distributors on programme, monthly or quarterly call-offs against an annual volume agreement keep shelves stocked without over-committing working capital. Buyer-labelled bottle programmes need artwork approved 4–6 weeks before the first production run.
Who Buys Refined Sunflower Oil
- Repackers and blenders
- Food distributors and wholesalers
- Retail private-label brands
- Food manufacturers
Shipping & Logistics
Bulk flexitanks move as single-tank 20-foot loads: roughly 2–3 weeks to regional East African and Gulf ports, longer to intercontinental destinations. Packed goods (drums, PET bottles) are palletized for safe handling. Flexitanks are food-grade, single-use and fitted under supervision; we share the fitting checklist and seal numbers with your receiving team before sailing. Distributors on programme can fix monthly call-offs against an annual volume agreement, keeping shelves stocked without tying up working capital in a single bulk purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply in bulk or packed?
Both — flexitanks for repackers and blenders, drums and PET bottles for distributors and retail programs.
What is the flexitank capacity?
Approximately 22–24 MT per 20-foot container, food-grade single-use flexitank fitted under supervision.
Is the oil certified food-grade?
Yes — refined to standard food-grade parameters with a certificate of analysis on every shipment.
Can you do our brand labels?
Yes — buyer-labelled PET bottles are available for distributors on volume orders. Share your artwork and volumes.
What is the minimum order?
One flexitank (approx. 22–24 MT) for bulk; one 20-foot container of packed goods for bottled orders.
What is the shelf life?
Typically 12–18 months under proper storage; best-before dating per production batch.
Which documents accompany shipment?
Health certificate, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
Do you supply crude sunflower oil?
Our standard export is refined oil. Crude inquiries are welcome and quoted case by case.