Description
Tamim International supplies palm oil, crude and refined, including RBD palm oil, palm olein and palm stearin on request to food manufacturers, refiners, packers, wholesalers and importers worldwide. Our palm oil is sourced in Tanzania and South Africa, certified Halal, TBS and ISO 22000 / HACCP, inspected by SGS before shipment, and shipped on CIF or DDP terms. No payment is requested until you have inspected the oil and signed the contract.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Crude palm oil (CPO); refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) palm oil; palm olein and palm stearin on request |
| Origin | Tanzania and South Africa (stated for each lot) |
| Certifications | Halal, TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards), ISO 22000 / HACCP |
| Inspection | SGS inspection before shipment |
| Packing | Agreed in the contract (for example flexitanks, drums, IBC tanks, jerrycans or bottles) |
| Delivery terms | CIF or DDP |
| Payment | T/T, only after inspection and contract signature |
| Price | Quoted per order on request (no list price) |
Palm oil products explained
Under the Codex standard, palm oil is the oil from the fleshy mesocarp of the oil palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis). It is traded in several forms:
| Product | What it is | Typical buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Crude palm oil (CPO) | Unrefined palm oil | Refineries and fractionation plants |
| RBD palm oil | Refined, bleached and deodorised palm oil | Food manufacturers, bakeries, frying |
| Palm olein | The liquid fraction of palm oil | Cooking oil packers, frying |
| Palm stearin | The high-melting solid fraction | Margarine, shortening, soap and oleochemicals |
Tell us which product you need and we will confirm availability for your quantity.
Quality parameters
Edible palm oil is traded against the Codex Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX-STAN 210-1999). Its quality limits for refined oils are:
| Parameter | Codex limit for refined oil |
|---|---|
| Acid value | max. 0.6 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value | max. 10 meq active oxygen/kg |
| Matter volatile at 105°C (moisture) | max. 0.2% |
| Insoluble impurities | max. 0.05% |
| Soap content | max. 0.005% |
| Iron / copper | max. 1.5 mg/kg / 0.1 mg/kg |
Crude oil is bought for refining and is traded on contract specifications instead, mainly free fatty acids (FFA), moisture and impurities. The offer states the values for the lot, and SGS checks them before shipment.
Certifications and SGS inspection
Our palm oil is covered by Halal, TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) and ISO 22000 / HACCP certification, and every shipment is inspected by SGS before loading. Ask for copies of the certificates with your offer, and tell us if your market requires any other document.
Inspect before you pay
- You send an inquiry with the product, grade, packing, quantity, destination and preferred Incoterm.
- We reply with a written offer and the quality parameters of the oil.
- You or your appointed inspection company inspect the oil and check it against the offer.
- Only when you are satisfied do we both sign the sales contract.
- Payment is made by T/T under the contract, and the oil is shipped with the SGS report and the agreed documents.
We do not ask for advance payments, “registration fees” or deposits before you have inspected the goods. If anyone asks you to pay in our name before an inspection, contact us directly on +255 780 397931.
Export documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- SGS inspection report and certificate of analysis
- Halal certificate and the other certificates listed above on request
- Insurance certificate (CIF) and any other document your contract or your customs require
What to include in your inquiry
- Product and grade: crude palm oil, RBD palm oil, palm olein or palm stearin
- Packing and pack size
- Quantity in tonnes or containers, and whether it is a single or repeat order
- Destination port or delivery address, and CIF or DDP
- Shipment window
- Quality limits, tests and certificates your market requires
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between crude palm oil and RBD palm oil?
Crude palm oil (CPO) is unrefined and is sold to refineries. RBD palm oil has been refined, bleached and deodorised and is ready for food use.
What is palm olein?
Palm olein is the liquid fraction separated from palm oil. It is widely used as a cooking and frying oil.
Where does your palm oil come from?
Tanzania and South Africa. The origin of each lot is stated in the offer and on the certificate of origin.
Is it certified?
Yes: Halal, TBS and ISO 22000 / HACCP, and SGS inspects every shipment before loading.
How do I pay?
By T/T, and only after you have inspected the oil, are satisfied with it and have signed the contract.
What is the price of palm oil per ton?
The price depends on the grade, the packing, the quantity and the delivery term, and it moves with the world vegetable oil market. We quote per order on request.
Ready to order? Request a quotation with the product, packing, quantity and destination. See also our other edible oils, including sunflower oil, soybean oil and canola oil, or read how an order works.
