Bulk olive oil for distribution networks — range

Q: What is an olive oil supply for a distribution network?

Bulk olive oil for a distribution network is a structured supply intended to feed a network of wholesalers, cash & carry, foodservice distributors or multiple points of sale, with a coherent range , supply reliability and managed export logistics . Zitouna Export supplies IOC/EU-certified Tunisian oil, per-lot COA, from bulk to packaged.

Q: What is the price of bulk olive oil for a distributor?

The Tunisian origin starts around €3.80–4.00/kg FOB in bulk, versus ~€6.50–7/kg for Italy. This gap preserves the resale margin along the whole wholesaler → retailer chain. The price depends on volume, format and incoterm.

Q: Can you supply a full range?

Yes: extra virgin , virgin , organic certified Ecocert / USDA NOP , single-variety Chemlali and Chetoui , in several formats (bulk, foodservice can, PET, glass). A single supplier to cover your channels, from entry level to premium.

Q: How do you guarantee supply reliability?

Through a framework contract with committed annual volumes and a delivery calendar aligned with the olive harvest. As the EU quota (TRQ) is exhausted every year , we secure volumes early to avoid any stockout in your network.

Q: Which formats and packaging do you offer?

In bulk: flexitank (~22,000 L) , IBC (1,000 L) , drums (200/216 L) and full containers. Packaged: metal cans (1–5 L, foodservice), PET (1–5 L) and glass. Useful density: 1 L of oil ≈ 0.913 kg . See the formats.

Q: Which incoterm to choose for a distribution network?

FOB lets you control the freight and delivery (often the most economical if you have your own forwarder); CIF/CFR delivers to the port with a simple delivered price. The incoterms guide details who pays what. We quote in the incoterm of your choice.

Q: Which ports and lead times do you deliver through?

We ship from the Tunisian ports of Radès and Sfax . Transit times depend on the destination and the incoterm; they are specified in the quotation and integrated into the framework contract's delivery calendar.

Q: Are your oils certified for retail?

Yes: IFS Food / BRCGS for mass retail, Ecocert (EU 2018/848) / USDA NOP for organic. Each lot is delivered with its COA from an IOC-accredited laboratory. Details on the quality process.

What is an olive oil supply for a distribution network?

Bulk olive oil for a distribution network is a structured supply intended to feed a network of wholesalers, cash & carry, foodservice distributors or multiple points of sale, with a coherent range, supply reliability and managed export logistics. Zitouna Export supplies IOC/EU-certified Tunisian oil, per-lot COA, from bulk to packaged. Indicative price from €3.80/kg FOB.

A food distributor is not looking for an isolated product but for a reliable supply partner: a range that covers its channels, deliveries held and a logistics chain without surprises. That is exactly the role we play.

The need of a distribution network on olive oil

For a food distribution network, olive oil is a high-turnover but demanding product. Three issues dominate:

A full range — a distributor wants to cover the entry level, the core market and the premium with a single supplier: extra virgin, virgin, organic, single-variety, several formats.
Supply reliability — a network feeds dozens of clients; a stockout spreads. The seasonality of the olive harvest must be anticipated, not endured.
Clear logistics — clear incoterms, deadlines held, complete documents, palletisable formats: logistics friction is costly for a distributor.

Add to this traceability, documentary compliance and a price that preserves the resale margin along the whole chain (wholesaler → retailer).

Our solution for distribution networks

We play the role of a single-origin supplier capable of feeding all your channels, with the logistics and compliance that go with it.

Network's issue	Our answer
Full range	Extra virgin, virgin, Ecocert organic, single-variety Chemlali/Chetoui, several formats
Reliability	Planning around the olive harvest + volumes secured early (EU quota exhausted every year)
Logistics	Flexitank / IBC / drums / containers, incoterms FOB to CIF/delivered, Radès & Sfax ports
Distributor formats	Semi-industrial bulk + packaged (foodservice can, PET, glass)
Compliance	Per-lot COA (IOC-accredited lab), IFS/BRC, EUR.1, complete export documents
Resale margin	Tunisian origin at €3.80–4.00/kg vs Italy ~€6.50–7/kg

See bulk extra virgin oil, the packaging formats, organic oil and the incoterms guide.

Our proof for a distribution network

A distribution network stakes its reputation with all its clients: it validates a supplier on concrete guarantees.

World's no. 2 origin — Tunisia is the 2nd largest producer/exporter worldwide of olive oil, 2025/26 harvest estimated at 400–500 kt: supply depth for a network.
Award-winning quality — 26 NYIOOC 2024 awards for Tunisia, a mark of quality on the premium range.
Certifications — IFS Food / BRCGS for retail, Ecocert / USDA NOP for organic; details on the quality process.
Per-lot COA — each delivery traced and analysed (IOC-accredited lab).
Proven export logistics — flexitank, IBC, drums and full containers, Radès and Sfax ports, incoterms from EXW to DDP.
EU 0% origin — tariff-rate quota TRQ 09.4032 + EUR.1 certificate.

Testimonials from partner distributors to come (placeholder — no fake testimonials are published).

Steps to start a distribution partnership

How do you become a distributor of our olive oil? In five steps, from defining the range to the regular delivery flow.

Range scoping — you define the SKUs to cover (categories, formats, organic), the volumes per channel and the incoterm.
Samples & COA — dispatch of the range samples with their certificates of analysis; quality validation.
Quotation & terms — delivered price by SKU and by volume, payment terms, logistics plan (ports, forwarder, deadlines).
Framework contract — annual volume commitment, delivery calendar aligned with the harvest, quality tolerances and documents.
Regular deliveries — planned flow, COA with each lot, anticipated replenishment to avoid any network stockout.

A first regular flow is set up within a few weeks after the framework contract (indicative — to be confirmed depending on volumes and destination).

Buyer side / seller side

Buyer side (distribution network)	Seller side (exporter)
Secure a full range with a single supplier, lock in reliability (framework contract + annual volumes), clarify the incoterm and logistics, require a per-lot COA, preserve the resale margin along the whole chain.	Quote FOB/CIF, hold deadlines and the range, plan production around the harvest, secure payment (deposit + confirmed LC), provide flawless export documents.
CTA: request a distributor quote	CTA: train on export

FAQ — Bulk olive oil for distribution networks

What is the price of bulk olive oil for a distributor?

The Tunisian origin starts around €3.80–4.00/kg FOB in bulk, versus ~€6.50–7/kg for Italy. This gap preserves the resale margin along the whole wholesaler → retailer chain. The price depends on volume, format and incoterm.

Can you supply a full range?

Yes: extra virgin, virgin, organic certified Ecocert / USDA NOP, single-variety Chemlali and Chetoui, in several formats (bulk, foodservice can, PET, glass). A single supplier to cover your channels, from entry level to premium.

How do you guarantee supply reliability?

Through a framework contract with committed annual volumes and a delivery calendar aligned with the olive harvest. As the EU quota (TRQ) is exhausted every year, we secure volumes early to avoid any stockout in your network.

Which formats and packaging do you offer?

In bulk: flexitank (~22,000 L), IBC (1,000 L), drums (200/216 L) and full containers. Packaged: metal cans (1–5 L, foodservice), PET (1–5 L) and glass. Useful density: 1 L of oil ≈ 0.913 kg. See the formats.

Which incoterm to choose for a distribution network?

FOB lets you control the freight and delivery (often the most economical if you have your own forwarder); CIF/CFR delivers to the port with a simple delivered price. The incoterms guide details who pays what. We quote in the incoterm of your choice.

Which ports and lead times do you deliver through?

We ship from the Tunisian ports of Radès and Sfax. Transit times depend on the destination and the incoterm; they are specified in the quotation and integrated into the framework contract's delivery calendar.

Are your oils certified for retail?

Yes: IFS Food / BRCGS for mass retail, Ecocert (EU 2018/848) / USDA NOP for organic. Each lot is delivered with its COA from an IOC-accredited laboratory. Details on the quality process.

Can we start small then scale up volume?

Yes. Many distributors start on a few SKUs and one or two formats, then broaden the range and volumes once quality and logistics are validated. The bulk MOQ remains reasonable (1 flexitank, 2 IBC or 10 drums).

Do you also offer packaged under our brand?

Yes, via private label / OEM: we pack under your label, with IFS/BRC for retail. Useful for a network that wants its own brand alongside bulk.

What traceability do you offer a network?

Each lot is identified (plots, mill, COA) and documented. Plot-level traceability and the per-lot COA allow you to respond to a recall or a quality control at any point in your network.

Is the Tunisian origin suitable for foodservice?

Very much so: 1–5 L metal cans for restaurants, competitive price for foodservice volumes, and a pronounced aromatic profile (mild Chemlali, pungent Chetoui) appreciated in the kitchen. See importing to France for the Rungis/foodservice channel.

What documents accompany export deliveries?

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (B/L), EUR.1 certificate of origin (0% within the TN quota), phytosanitary certificate and COA (IOC-accredited lab). Complete documents for smooth customs clearance, whatever the channel.

How are you different from a mere wholesaler?

We are the origin supplier: we master the source (Tunisia, world no. 2), the quality (COA, certs, NYIOOC awards) and the export (incoterms, documents). You avoid an intermediary, gain in traceability and secure your margin.

Supply your distribution network with olive oil

Describe your network — target range, volumes per channel, formats, incoterm, destination — and receive a dated quotation with samples + COA and a logistics plan. The olive harvest and the EU quota (exhausted every year) make the slots limited: contract early to guarantee the reliability of your deliveries.

Request a distributor quote — drawer pre-filled "Who are you? → Distribution network".

Lead magnet: download our Olive oil sourcing guide for distributors (range, reliability, incoterms, logistics, checklist).

Train on olive oil import/export — training (DT 3,500): sourcing, incoterms, documents, lifetime access to the tools.