Olive oil supplier for importers in the UAE

Extra virgin olive oil from Sfax for Dubai and UAE wholesale, retail and re-export, with Arabic labels and an SGS analysis on every lot. We quote from €3.65/kg FOB Sfax for extra virgin in bulk, and give you a firm, dated price for your port.

Why UAE importers buy Tunisian olive oil

The UAE import for their own market and re-export to the Gulf and East Africa. Traders in Dubai buy Tunisian extra virgin in tins and cans because it carries GAFTA's 0% duty and a price that leaves margin for re-export.

Duties and taxes in UAE

Under GAFTA, Tunisian olive oil enters the UAE at 0% duty with an Arab certificate of origin (5% GCC duty otherwise). VAT is 5% (figures from our UAE market guide, to be re-checked before each order 🔴).

For the full import procedure, read our UAE market guide.

Compliance: who does what

Product registration (ZAD federally, FIRS/ZADI in Dubai) is the importer's job, with an Arabic label (bilingual Arabic/English accepted). We supply the Arab certificate of origin, the halal certificate, the lot analysis and the label files when we pack under your brand.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply olive oil importers in the UAE?

Yes. Zitouna Export ships Tunisian extra virgin olive oil to importers, distributors, packers and private label brands in the UAE, in bulk and in packed formats, from Sfax or Radès to Jebel Ali and the other main ports.

What is the price of Tunisian olive oil for UAE?

Extra virgin in bulk starts from €3.65/kg FOB Sfax. The firm price depends on the grade, the format, the volume and the incoterm. Request a dated quote with your port: we answer with a price per kg or per unit and the current lot analysis.

What is the minimum order?

In bulk we start from one 200 L drum, then IBC (1,000 L) and flexitank (about 21.5 t). In packed goods there is no fixed minimum, but each shipment carries fixed export costs, so a full or shared pallet load gives the best price per unit.

Which formats do you ship to UAE?

Bulk in drums, IBC and flexitank; tins from 1 L to 20 kg; glass bottles from 250 ml to 1 L. Any other size can be made to order.

Which documents come with each shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis per lot, health certificate and bill of lading, plus the market-specific documents listed on this page.

What import duty applies in UAE?

Under GAFTA, Tunisian olive oil enters the UAE at 0% duty with an Arab certificate of origin (5% GCC duty otherwise). VAT is 5% (figures from our UAE market guide, to be re-checked before each order 🔴).

Who handles registration and labelling in UAE?

Product registration (ZAD federally, FIRS/ZADI in Dubai) is the importer's job, with an Arabic label (bilingual Arabic/English accepted). We supply the Arab certificate of origin, the halal certificate, the lot analysis and the label files when we pack under your brand.

Do you pack under my brand?

Yes. We fill bottles or tins with your label from a design you provide, or we build the label file with your text. You approve the lot on its lab report first.

Do you supply organic olive oil?

Yes. Our organic extra virgin is certified USDA NOP and EU organic by Ecocert. Ask for it in your quote request.

How do you prove the quality of each lot?

Every lot is analysed by SGS (acidity, peroxides, UV absorbance, sensory panel). We send the report with the quote, before you commit.

Can I get a sample?

Yes. You can order a sample from the current lot on our sample page, or validate the lot on its SGS report.

Which incoterms do you quote?

FOB Sfax by default, and CFR, CIF to your port on request. Freight is quoted at booking.

Can I re-export your olive oil from Dubai?

Yes. Many UAE buyers re-export to the Gulf and East Africa. Tell us the final markets: we adapt the label languages and the documents to each one.