Description
Tamim International exports Tanzanian sunflower oil in two grades: refined sunflower oil, ready for cooking, food manufacturing and retail, and crude sunflower oil for refineries. We supply it in bottles, jerrycans, drums, IBC tanks or flexitanks, to buyers worldwide on CIF or DDP terms. Every written offer states the grade, the quality parameters, the packing and the delivery term, and no payment is requested until you have inspected the goods and signed the contract.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Products | Refined sunflower oil; crude sunflower oil |
| Origin | Tanzania |
| Packing | Bottles (1, 2, 3 and 5 L), jerrycans (10 and 20 L), drums, IBC tanks, flexitanks |
| Certifications | Halal, TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards), ISO 22000 / HACCP |
| Port of loading | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Delivery terms | CIF or DDP |
| Payment | T/T, only after in-person inspection and contract signature |
| Price | Quoted per order on request (no list price) |
Refined or crude sunflower oil: which do you need?
Refined sunflower oil has been neutralised, bleached and deodorised. It is clear, light in colour and neutral in taste, and it is the oil sold for frying, cooking and food manufacturing. Distributors, wholesalers, supermarkets, caterers and food factories buy refined oil, usually packed in bottles, jerrycans or drums.
Crude sunflower oil is the oil as it comes from pressing and extracting the seed, before refining. It is bought by refineries and bulk importers that refine it themselves, and it usually ships in flexitanks or IBC tanks.
Quality parameters
Edible sunflower 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, so it is traded on contract specifications instead, mainly free fatty acids (FFA), moisture and impurities, and phosphorus. Our offers state the values for the lot, and the contract names the laboratory that will test them.
High-oleic sunflower oil is a different product from standard sunflower oil: under Codex it must contain at least 75% oleic acid. If you need high-oleic oil, say so in your inquiry and we will tell you whether we can supply it.
Packing options
| Packing | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PET bottles | 1, 2, 3 and 5 L | Retail, supermarkets, distributors |
| Jerrycans | 10 and 20 L | Wholesalers, restaurants, caterers |
| Drums and IBC tanks | Confirmed in the offer | Food manufacturers, smaller bulk orders |
| Flexitanks | One flexitank per 20 ft container | Bulk refined or crude oil for refiners and packers |
How bottles and jerrycans are cased and palletised is confirmed in the offer. If you need your own brand on the label, ask about private labelling in your inquiry.
Certifications
Tamim’s sunflower oil is covered by Halal, TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) and ISO 22000 / HACCP certification. Ask for copies of the certificates with your offer, and tell us if your market requires any other document.
Why buy sunflower oil from Tanzania
Tanzania grows around 500,000 tonnes of sunflower seed a year. The crop grows mainly in the central regions of Dodoma, Singida and Manyara, and the government aims to more than double seed output by 2030 under its Agenda 10/30 programme. Buying directly from a Tanzanian exporter, with no middleman, and shipping from Dar es Salaam keeps the supply chain short for buyers in East Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Shipping and Incoterms
- Port of loading: Dar es Salaam.
- CIF: we arrange and pay for freight and marine insurance to your named port of discharge.
- DDP: we deliver to your named premises with import duties and clearance included.
Inspect before you pay
- You send an inquiry with the 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 in person in Tanzania 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 loaded and shipped with 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
- Certificate of analysis for the lot
- 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
- Grade: refined or crude (and high-oleic, if needed)
- Packing and pack size, and whether you need private labelling
- Quantity in litres, 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 refined and crude sunflower oil?
Refined oil has been neutralised, bleached and deodorised and is ready to use for cooking and food production. Crude oil is unrefined and is sold to refineries.
Where does your sunflower oil come from?
Tanzania. We export it from the Port of Dar es Salaam.
What packing sizes do you offer?
Bottles of 1, 2, 3 and 5 litres, jerrycans of 10 and 20 litres, drums, IBC tanks and flexitanks for bulk orders.
Is your sunflower oil Halal certified?
Yes. It is also covered by TBS and ISO 22000 / HACCP certification, and copies are available with your offer.
Can you supply high-oleic sunflower oil?
High-oleic oil (at least 75% oleic acid) is a different product from standard sunflower oil. Ask in your inquiry and we will confirm availability.
How do I pay?
By T/T, and only after you have inspected the oil in person, are satisfied with it and have signed the contract.
What is the price of sunflower 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 grade, packing, quantity and destination. See also our other edible oils, including palm oil, soybean oil and coconut oil, browse all agricultural commodities, or read how an order works.
