Olive oil supplier for importers in Saudi Arabia

Extra virgin olive oil from Sfax in tins, cans and bulk for Saudi wholesale, retail and foodservice. 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 Saudi importers buy Tunisian olive oil

Saudi Arabia is the largest olive oil market in the Gulf and already one of the main outlets for Tunisian oil. Importers buy Tunisian extra virgin in tins for wholesale and in cans and bottles for retail.

Duties and taxes in Saudi Arabia

Under GAFTA, Tunisian olive oil enters Saudi Arabia at 0% duty with an Arab certificate of origin (5% GCC duty otherwise). VAT is 15% on import (figures from our Saudi market guide, to be re-checked before each order 🔴).

For the full import procedure, read our Saudi Arabia market guide.

Compliance: who does what

Product registration with the SFDA is the importer's job, with an Arabic label and production and expiry dates. We supply the Arab certificate of origin, the halal certificate, the lot analysis and labels in Arabic when we pack under your brand.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply olive oil importers in Saudi Arabia?

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

What is the price of Tunisian olive oil for Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia?

Under GAFTA, Tunisian olive oil enters Saudi Arabia at 0% duty with an Arab certificate of origin (5% GCC duty otherwise). VAT is 15% on import (figures from our Saudi market guide, to be re-checked before each order 🔴).

Who handles registration and labelling in Saudi Arabia?

Product registration with the SFDA is the importer's job, with an Arabic label and production and expiry dates. We supply the Arab certificate of origin, the halal certificate, the lot analysis and labels in Arabic 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.

Do you supply 16 kg and 18 kg olive oil tins for Saudi wholesale?

Yes. We fill 16 kg and 18 kg tins with extra virgin, under our label or yours, with the Arabic text and dates that the SFDA expects.