Tunisian olive oil, in bulk, to your standard.

Where to buy Tunisian bulk olive oil?

Tunisian bulk olive oil is bought directly from an approved exporter, in flexitanks, IBCs or drums, out of Sfax and Radès. Zitouna Export supplies the full range — extra virgin (EVOO), virgin, organic, lampante and pomace — COI/EU certified, with a certificate of analysis (COA) per lot. Indicative price from 3.80 €/kg FOB.

Tunisia is the world's No. 2 producer of olive oil and one of the most competitive origins on the market. This page is the gateway to every product: choose your category, your variety, your format, and request a dated quotation. Whether you are an importer, distributor, bottler or brand creator, you are in the right place.

Free guide: Tunisian Olive Oil for Export — categories, prices by origin, incoterms, documentary checklist. Get it by email »

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Choosing your bulk olive oil category

The first decision concerns the commercial category, defined by the COI/T.15/NC standard and EU regulations. It determines the price, the use and the market.

Category	Free acidity	Profile / use	Dedicated page
Extra virgin (EVOO)	≤ 0.80%	Premium consumption, packed resale, private label	Bulk extra virgin oil »
Virgin	≤ 2.00%	Entry/mid range, blending, food service	Virgin oil wholesale »
Certified organic	≤ 0.80% (extra)	Premium markets (Germany, USA), better margin	Bulk organic oil »
Lampante / pomace	> 2.00% / refining	Refinery, industry, soap-making, biofuel	Lampante & pomace »

Every lot is analysed by a COI-accredited laboratory and delivered with its COA. Interpret your analysis report with our COA quality classifier.

The difference between extra virgin, virgin and lampante comes down to free acidity, the sensory panel (median of defects) and UV absorbances (K232, K270). An extra virgin has no defect and present fruitiness; a lampante is unfit for consumption as is and destined for refining.

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Our bulk olive oils, category by category

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

The flagship category: acidity ≤ 0.8%, cold extraction, no sensory defect. It is the most sought-after product for bottlers, private labels and brand creators. Our EVOOs come from the Chemlali variety (mild fruitiness) and Chetoui (robust, rich in polyphenols), single or blended. Specs, sample COA and formats detailed on the bulk extra virgin olive oil page.

Virgin olive oil

Acidity ≤ 2.0%, fruitiness present but with slight sensory defects tolerated. It is an economical option for food service, blending and price-sensitive markets, without dropping to lampante. See virgin olive oil wholesale.

Organic olive oil

Extra virgin or virgin, but certified organic (EU 2018/848 / Ecocert, USDA NOP). The Tunisian terroir — arid climate, low pest pressure, extensive groves — is naturally suited to organic farming. The price premium is about +24%, for a better resale margin in premium markets (Germany, Europe's No. 1 organic market; USA). See the organic hub.

Lampante & pomace olive oil

Lampante oil (acidity > 2.0%, defects) and pomace oil (solvent-extracted from residues) are destined for refining and industry (food processing, soap-making, cosmetics, energy). Large volumes, low prices. See lampante & pomace for export.

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Varieties: Chemlali, Chetoui, Oueslati, Sahli

Tunisia grows several olive cultivars with distinct organoleptic profiles. The choice of variety (or blend) shapes the taste, stability and polyphenol content of your oil.

Variety	Region	Profile	Strength	Page
Chemlali	South (Sfax)	Mild fruitiness, fluid	Volume, versatility	Chemlali oil »
Chetoui	North	Robust, bitter, sturdy	High polyphenols, EFSA claim	Chetoui oil »
Oueslati	Centre	Balanced, green fruitiness	Premium versatility	Oueslati oil »
Sahli	Sahel	Mild, round	Blending, food service	Sahli oil »

Not sure which variety suits your market? Browse the varieties hub — detailed profiles, polyphenols and uses.

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Formats & MOQ: flexitank, IBC or drums

Bulk olive oil is packed in semi-bulk according to your volume and logistics chain. One litre of oil weighs about 0.913 kg (a useful density to convert €/kg ↔ €/L).

Format	Capacity	Per 20' container	Indicative MOQ	Ideal for
Flexitank	~22,000 L	1 per 20'	1 flexitank	Large volumes, lowest cost per tonne
IBC (IBC tote)	1,000 L	×20	2 IBCs	Intermediate volumes
Drum	200 / 216 L	×40	10 drums	First orders, trials, emerging brands

The flexitank is 2 to 3 times cheaper per tonne than the IBC; the drum suits first trials. See all packaging formats and calculate your load with the container loading calculator.

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Private label: your oil under your label

You don't just want bulk, but a product packed under your name? Zitouna Export covers the whole chain, from semi-bulk to the palletised bottle ready for the shelf, certified IFS Food / BRCGS for retail.

You keep control of the category, the variety/blend, the format, the packaging and the labelling; we produce, bottle and ship under your brand, under confidentiality (NDA). Discover the full offer: private label olive oil (OEM).

Want to create your own brand from A to Z? Our export & brand training (3,500 DT) covers positioning, packaging, labelling and listing, with lifetime access to the tools.

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Comparing Tunisia with other origins

Why choose the Tunisian origin? At equivalent extra virgin quality, it offers the best value for money in bulk:

Origin	Bulk EVOO price (indicative)
Tunisia	≈ 3.80–4.00 €/kg
Spain (Jaén)	≈ 4.1–4.5 €/kg
Greece (Chania)	≈ 4.3–4.4 €/kg
Italy (Bari)	≈ 6.5–7.0 €/kg

Italy and Spain in fact re-bottle Tunisian oil to resell it under their own brands. Tunisia has proven its quality level with 26 NYIOOC medals in 2024. Dig into each matchup on the origins comparison hub and follow prices on the price observatory.

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Buyer side / seller side

Bulk oil is negotiated differently depending on your position in the transaction. We speak to both.

Buyer side (importer, distributor, bottler)	Seller side (exporter, brand creator)
Lock in quality lot by lot (COA + reference sample), choose the right category and incoterm (FOB/CIF), check duties & VAT at destination, negotiate MOQ and campaign.	Quote FOB, defend your margin, secure payment (30% deposit + confirmed LC), trace lots, target premium/organic markets.
CTA: request a quote	CTA: train for export

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FAQ — Tunisian bulk olive oil

What is the price of bulk olive oil?

Bulk price at the Tunisian origin starts around 3.80 €/kg FOB for extra virgin, versus 4.1–4.5 in Spain (Jaén) and 6.5–7.0 in Italy (Bari). The price depends on the category, variety, volume, incoterm and olive-oil campaign. See the price observatory.

What is the difference between extra virgin, virgin and lampante?

Extra virgin has an acidity ≤ 0.8% and no sensory defect. Virgin tolerates up to 2.0% acidity and slight defects. Lampante (> 2.0% or marked defects) is unfit for consumption as is and destined for refining. The lot COA confirms the category.

What is the MOQ (minimum order quantity)?

The indicative MOQ is 1 flexitank (~22,000 L), 2 IBCs (2,000 L) or 10 drums (~2,000 L). We also ship full containers and adapt to your first trial.

How do I import Tunisian olive oil?

Choose the category and format, validate a sample + COA, sign a dated quote, then we prepare the lot (ONH analysis), the documents (invoice, packing list, B/L, EUR.1, COA) and the shipment in the agreed incoterm. Details in the A-Z import guide.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. We provide a reference sample with its COA (COI-accredited lab). It serves as the contractual basis for comparing quality on arrival and avoiding any dispute.

Do you offer organic olive oil?

Yes, in certified organic — Ecocert (EU 2018/848), USDA NOP and EU Organic, in bulk or private label. Organic opens premium markets with a premium of about +24%. See the organic hub.

Which olive variety should I choose?

Chemlali (mild fruitiness, fluid) suits volume and versatility; Chetoui (robust, rich in polyphenols) targets premium and the EFSA health claim. We offer single varieties or blends. See the varieties hub.

How do I read a certificate of analysis (COA)?

A COA reports acidity, peroxide value, UV absorbances (K232, K270, ΔK), sometimes polyphenols and the sensory panel. Compare each value with the category threshold. Our COA quality classifier does it automatically.

How many litres in a 20' container?

About 22,000 L in a flexitank, 20 × 1,000 L in IBCs, or 40 × ~200 L in drums. The density (~0.913 kg/L) allows conversion to net weight. Detail your load with the container loading calculator.

Tunisian olive oil: how does the quality compare with Spain and Italy?

At equivalent extra virgin category, Tunisia reaches the same quality level at a lower price (≈ 3.80–4.00 €/kg versus 4.1–4.5 for Spain, 6.5–7.0 for Italy). Italy and Spain in fact re-bottle Tunisian oil. See the origins comparison.

Do you offer private label?

Yes. We supply in bulk or packed under your label, certified IFS Food / BRCGS for retail. See the private label (OEM) offer.

What are the delivery lead times?

Allow for lot preparation + ONH analysis + documents, then the sea transit: indicatively ~1 week to Marseille, 2–3 weeks to Northern Europe or North America (to be confirmed depending on port and forwarder). See export & logistics.

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Request your bulk olive oil quotation

Category, variety, format, incoterm, destination market, organic or conventional: tell us your requirement and we will send you a dated quotation and a reference sample with its COA. The olive-oil campaign and the EU quota (TN quota, exhausted every year) make slots limited — secure yours early.

Request a free quote — drawer pre-filled with "Bulk olive oil".

Classify your COA — acidity, peroxide, K232/K270, polyphenols → COI/EU category + EFSA eligibility.

July 2026 data, indicative and to be re-verified before any commitment. Sources: COI/T.15/NC trade standard, EU regulations, NYIOOC.