Bulk olive oil: the solution suited to your buyer profile

Q: What is the difference between a bottler and a buying group?

The bottler buys bulk to re-bottle it under its own brand; the buying group lists an oil (often private label) for a network of member stores or points of sale. Retail certifications (IFS/BRC) are more systematically required on the buying-group side.

Q: Do you need specific certifications depending on the channel?

Yes. Retail and private label almost systematically require IFS Food or BRCGS ; the Gulf requires halal certification and Arabic labelling; an organic brand requires Ecocert (EU 2018/848) or USDA NOP. We provide the certifications specific to each channel.

Q: What is the price of bulk olive oil regardless of segment?

The price starts around €3.80/kg FOB , then varies by volume, format, variety, incoterm and harvest. Premium segments (Gulf, organic, single-variety Chetoui) are quoted above the entry level.

Q: Which format to choose depending on my business?

The flexitank (~22,000 L) for large bulk volumes (bottler, buying group, wholesaler), the IBC (1,000 L) or drums (~200 L) for intermediate volumes, and packaged under brand (5 L can, bottle) for HORECA and private label. We adapt to the channel.

Q: Do you serve import to the Gulf?

Yes. Thanks to the GAFTA agreement (0% duty) , halal certification and Arabic labelling with embossed dates, we meet the specification of Gulf importers, who accept premium positioning. See Gulf importer.

Q: Do you offer organic for all segments?

Yes, on a separate organic line with Ecocert (EU 2018/848), USDA NOP and EU Organic certification. Organic is available in bulk as well as packaged, for organic brands, retail, HORECA and importers. See bulk organic oil.

Q: Do you supply industry and cosmetics?

Yes. The food industry uses our oil as a stable, defect-free ingredient; cosmetics looks for consistent, traceable lots. Precise specifications are framed case by case via the quote.

In brief

Every bulk olive oil buyer has a different specification: the bottler looks for a consistent base to re-bottle, the buying group wants IFS/BRC-certified private-label volume, the Gulf importer requires halal and Arabic labelling, retail demands a central listing, HORECA favours can formats and value for money. Zitouna Export supplies IOC/EU-certified Tunisian olive oil, with per-lot COA, in flexitank, IBC or drums, from €3.80/kg FOB. This page directs each profile to its dedicated solution.

Why think by buyer type?

A "standard" bulk olive oil does not exist: what matters is the fit between your business and the offer. Format, variety, certifications, labelling, incoterm and payment method vary radically depending on whether you are a packer, distributor, regional importer or restaurateur.

We have structured our offer by buyer segment so that each one finds directly:

the suitable format (bulk flexitank, IBC, drums, or packaged under brand);
the relevant variety and sensory profile (mild Chemlali, polyphenol-rich Chetoui, award-winning Oueslati);
the blocking certifications of its channel (IFS/BRC for retail, halal for the Gulf, Ecocert/USDA organic);
the commercial terms (MOQ, incoterm, payment) usual to its business.

Identify your profile below and follow the link to your dedicated page.

The buyer segments we serve

Segment	Dominant need	Our answer
Bottler / packer	Consistent base to re-bottle under its brand	Bulk flexitank/IBC, per-lot COA, bespoke blend
Buying group	Private-label volume, network listing	IFS/BRC, supplier dossier, private label
Distribution network / wholesaler	Volume supply at the best price	Full containers, consistency, pallet price
Organic brand	Certified traceable organic	Separate organic line Ecocert (EU 2018/848) / USDA NOP
Gulf importer	Halal, Arabic labelling, premium accepted	GAFTA 0%, halal, embossed dates, compliant dossier
Retail / private label	Central listing, tenders	IFS/BRC, tender response, packaged private label
HORECA / foodservice	Can formats, consistency, price	5 L cans, bag-in-box, consistency, value for money
Food industry	Stable and compliant oil ingredient	Bulk free of defects, COA, held volume
Cosmetics	Carrier oil / consistent quality	Consistent lots, traceability, specifications on request

Cannot find your exact profile? Describe your business in the quote form: we adapt format, variety and terms to your channel.

What all our buyers share

Whatever the segment, our foundation is shared and designed for B2B export:

World's no. 2 origin — Tunisia is the 2nd largest producer/exporter worldwide of olive oil, with a record 2025/26 harvest estimate (400–500 kt).
Award-winning quality — 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC, one of the most selective competitions in the world.
Per-lot COA — each delivery comes with the certificate of analysis from an IOC-accredited laboratory (acidity, peroxide, K232/K270, sensory panel, polyphenols on request).
Bulk formats — flexitank (~22,000 L), IBC (1,000 L), drums (~200 L), up to a full container, with a separate organic line.
Competitive price — from €3.80/kg FOB, a clear advantage over Italy (~€6.50–7/kg).
Private label — OEM bottling under your brand, catalogue or bespoke packaging.

Full detail of the certifications on the quality process & certifications.

How to choose your entry point

You re-bottle under your own brand → Bottler / packer.
You list for a network of points of sale → Buying group or Distribution network.
You are launching an organic brand → Organic brand.
You import to the Middle East → Gulf importer.
You target mass retail / private label → Retail / private label.
You supply restaurants / kitchens → HORECA / foodservice.

For industry and cosmetics, contact us directly via the quote: we frame the specifications case by case.

FAQ — Bulk olive oil use cases

Which types of buyers do you supply?

Bottlers/packers, buying groups, distribution networks and wholesalers, organic brands, Gulf importers, retail/private label, HORECA/foodservice, food industry and cosmetics. Each segment has a suitable offer in format, variety, certifications and terms.

What is the difference between a bottler and a buying group?

The bottler buys bulk to re-bottle it under its own brand; the buying group lists an oil (often private label) for a network of member stores or points of sale. Retail certifications (IFS/BRC) are more systematically required on the buying-group side.

Do you need specific certifications depending on the channel?

Yes. Retail and private label almost systematically require IFS Food or BRCGS; the Gulf requires halal certification and Arabic labelling; an organic brand requires Ecocert (EU 2018/848) or USDA NOP. We provide the certifications specific to each channel.

What is the price of bulk olive oil regardless of segment?

The price starts around €3.80/kg FOB, then varies by volume, format, variety, incoterm and harvest. Premium segments (Gulf, organic, single-variety Chetoui) are quoted above the entry level.

Which format to choose depending on my business?

The flexitank (~22,000 L) for large bulk volumes (bottler, buying group, wholesaler), the IBC (1,000 L) or drums (~200 L) for intermediate volumes, and packaged under brand (5 L can, bottle) for HORECA and private label. We adapt to the channel.

Do you serve import to the Gulf?

Yes. Thanks to the GAFTA agreement (0% duty), halal certification and Arabic labelling with embossed dates, we meet the specification of Gulf importers, who accept premium positioning. See Gulf importer.

Can you pack under private label (MDD)?

Yes, via our private label / OEM offer: bottling under your brand, catalogue or bespoke packaging, with IFS/BRC for mass retail. You remain the owner of your brand.

Do you offer organic for all segments?

Yes, on a separate organic line with Ecocert (EU 2018/848), USDA NOP and EU Organic certification. Organic is available in bulk as well as packaged, for organic brands, retail, HORECA and importers. See bulk organic oil.

Do you supply industry and cosmetics?

Yes. The food industry uses our oil as a stable, defect-free ingredient; cosmetics looks for consistent, traceable lots. Precise specifications are framed case by case via the quote.

How do you guarantee quality consistency?

Each lot is analysed by an IOC-accredited laboratory and delivered with its COA. The reference sample validated at the outset serves as the comparison basis for every delivery, which prevents any profile drift between two lots, whatever the segment.

Do you deliver internationally depending on my market?

Yes: EU (EUR.1 certificate, 0% within the TN quota), Gulf (GAFTA 0%), North America (FDA/FSMA), Quebec and beyond. The customs regime and labelling are adapted to each destination.

What MOQ depending on my profile?

In bulk, the MOQ starts at 1 flexitank, 2 IBC or 10 drums. Packaged/private label, expect rather 3,000 to 6,000 units per SKU for an optimal unit cost. The HORECA MOQ is more flexible depending on the can format.

Where to start if my profile is not listed?

Describe your business, your volume and your market in the quote form. We identify the suitable format, variety and terms, and send you a dated quotation with a reference sample and COA.

Find the solution suited to your business

Bottler, buying group, wholesaler, organic brand, Gulf importer, retail/private label, HORECA, industry or cosmetics: describe your need and receive a dated quotation with the reference sample and its COA, as well as the documentary dossier specific to your channel.

Request a free quote — "Who are you?" drawer to select your buyer profile.

Lead magnet: download our Guide for importers of bulk Tunisian olive oil (formats, certifications, prices, incoterms by market).