Bulk refined sunflower oil
Ukrainian sunflower oil, refined or crude, by the container
We work with Ukrainian producers of refined and crude sunflower oil. We ship it to you in flexitanks, in bulk or in PET bottles, priced weekly.
Ukrainian sunflower oil
Refined sunflower oil, light and neutral in taste
This is linoleic sunflower oil, the standard type, not high-oleic. It is refined, winterized and deodorized, so it arrives light, neutral in taste and stays clear in the cold.
If you refine in your own plant, we also offer crude winterized oil. Its acidity, moisture and phosphorus specs are set with you in the contract.
- Standard linoleic, not high-oleic
- Refined for food, or crude for refining
- Acid value up to 0.6 mg KOH/g
Grade
- Type
- Standard linoleic (Codex CXS 210)
- Grade
- Refined · crude (winterized)
- Acid value (refined)
- ≤ 0.6 mg KOH/g
Formats
- Packaging
- Flexitank · bulk · PET 1–5 L
- Load per container
- ±22,000 L in flexitank (≈ 20.2–20.3 t) · ±21 t in PET
Logistics
- Incoterms® 2020
- FOB · CFR · CIF
- Container
- With flexitank · with PET
- HS code
- 1512.19 (refined) · 1512.11 (crude)
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- Product identification
Item Description Product Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus L.) Type Conventional (standard) linoleic sunflower · not high-oleic or mid-oleic Grades Refined (HS 1512.19) · crude, winterized (HS 1512.11) Reference standard Codex CXS 210-1999, Standard for Named Vegetable Oils Country of origin Ukraine Intended use Refined: direct consumption and food industry · crude: for refining Exporter The origin producer, named in the contract - Refined oil specifications
Parameter Value Unit Method Status Fatty acid composition · Codex CXS 210 (linoleic sunflower) Linoleic acid (C18:2) 48.3–74.0 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Oleic acid (C18:1) 14.0–39.4 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Palmitic acid (C16:0) 5.0–7.6 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Stearic acid (C18:0) 2.7–6.5 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Linolenic acid (C18:3) ≤ 0.3 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Behenic acid (C22:0) 0.3–1.5 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Erucic acid (C22:1) ≤ 0.3 % fatty acids ISO 12966-2 / -4 Standard Identity characteristics · Codex CXS 210 Iodine value (Wijs) 118–141 g I2/100 g ISO 3961 Standard Saponification value 188–194 mg KOH/g ISO 3657 Standard Relative density (20 °C) 0.918–0.923 — ISO 6883 Standard Refractive index (40 °C) 1.461–1.468 nD ISO 6320 Standard Unsaponifiable matter ≤ 15 g/kg ISO 3596 / ISO 18609 Standard Quality · Codex CXS 210 (refined oil) Acid value ≤ 0.6 mg KOH/g ISO 660 Standard Peroxide value ≤ 10 meq O2/kg ISO 3960 Standard Moisture and volatile matter (105 °C) ≤ 0.2 % m/m ISO 662 Standard Insoluble impurities ≤ 0.05 % m/m ISO 663 Standard Soap content ≤ 0.005 % m/m BS 684-2.5 Standard Iron (Fe) ≤ 1.5 mg/kg ISO 8294 Standard Copper (Cu) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg ISO 8294 Standard Color, odor and taste Characteristic — Sensory evaluation Standard Parameters set in the contract Lovibond color (5¼" cell) — R / Y ISO 15305 On request Phosphorus — mg/kg ISO 10540 On request Cold test (winterized) — h at 0 °C AOCS Cc 11-53 On request For reference, a market spec sheet for refined sunflower oil gives peroxides ≤ 1.0 meq O2/kg at production, ≤ 8.0 at end of shelf life, and phosphorus ≤ 5 mg/kg. Crude oil specifications (acidity, moisture and impurities, phosphorus, waxes) are available on request and set in the contract.
- Contaminants and food safety
Parameter Limit Regulatory reference Status Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg Codex CXS 210 · Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Standard Arsenic (As) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg Codex CXS 210 Standard 3-MCPD and its esters ≤ 1,250 µg/kg Reg. (EU) 2023/915 · refined sunflower oil Standard Glycidyl esters (as glycidol) ≤ 1,000 µg/kg Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Standard Benzo(a)pyrene ≤ 2.0 µg/kg Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Standard Sum of 4 PAHs ≤ 10.0 µg/kg Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Standard Erucic acid ≤ 20.0 g/kg Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Standard Dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs ≤ 1.25 pg/g Reg. (EU) 2023/915 · WHO-TEQ, fat basis Standard Non-dioxin-like PCBs ≤ 40.0 ng/g Reg. (EU) 2023/915 · fat basis Standard Pesticide residues MRL Codex MRLs · Reg. (EC) 396/2005 for EU destinations Standard Allergens: sunflower is not among the allergens listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011. GMO: producer’s non-GMO declaration available on request. Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH): EU limits for MOAH are being finalized, with application expected from January 1, 2027.
- Certifications
Certification Scope Status FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Food safety management system of the plant On request HACCP Hazard analysis and critical control points plan On request Halal · Kosher Depending on the destination market On request Non-GMO certificate Product or lot On request Plant and product certifications are backed by a current copy of the certificate issued in the producer's name. Plant certification is distinct from the quality certificate issued for each lot.
- Packaging, commercial terms and logistics
Item Terms Status Grade Refined · crude (winterized) Catalog Packaging PET bottles 1–5 L · flexitank · bulk Catalog Container Container with flexitank · container with PET Catalog Capacity ±22,000 L per flexitank (≈ 20.2–20.3 t) · ±21 t in PET Catalog Incoterms® 2020 FOB · CFR · CIF depending on destination Catalog Port of loading Named in the contract (see origin and market) Contract Price and availability On request · weekly quote based on the origin market Catalog Palletizing (PET) Pallet type, cases per pallet and pallets per container On request Documents Commercial invoice · packing list · bill of lading (B/L) · certificate of origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration where EU–Ukraine preference applies) · lot certificate of analysis · quality and quantity inspection certificate (SGS or equivalent) · flexitank certificate · health certificates as required by the destination country By destination The flexitank tonnage is calculated with the relative density in the Codex Standard (22,000 L × 0.918–0.923).
- Storage and shelf life
Aspect Condition Closed containers Cool, dry, dark place, away from sunlight, heat and strong odors Bulk and flexitank Storage and transport in line with the Codex Code of Practice CXC 36-1987 for fats and oils in bulk Reference shelf life (refined) 24 months, according to a market spec sheet Guaranteed shelf life Stated in the contract with the producer, with temperature conditions
Quality and documents
Every lot comes with its analysis and inspection
Each shipment comes with the lot certificate of analysis and an SGS or equivalent quality and quantity inspection. You know exactly what you are buying.
We work to the contaminant limits the EU sets, including 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters. Sunflower is not one of the allergens that must be declared on the label.
- Certificate of analysis for every lot
- SGS quality and quantity inspection
- Halal, Kosher or Non-GMO on request
Container shipping
Bulk sunflower oil in flexitanks or PET bottles
A flexitank holds about 22,000 liters, or 20.2 to 20.3 metric tons. With 1 to 5 liter PET bottles, a container carries about 21 tons.
The port of loading, on the Danube or the Black Sea, is confirmed for each deal. We send you a price every week in USD per ton, FOB, CFR or CIF.
- Flexitanks of about 22,000 liters
- About 21 t per container in PET
- Weekly price in USD per ton
Gallery
Sunflower oil, from the field to the container
Sunflower oil supplier
How much oil do you need, and where?
Tell us refined or crude, the packaging, the volume and your destination port. We reply with a price per ton.
Experience
We have over 15 years of experience trading fruits, vegetables, and greens.
Commitment
We guarantee all the documentary and logistical processes between suppliers and clients.
Maximum quality
We carry out quality controls in all the processes of production and packaging of our products.
Best prices
We offer our customers the best prices for quality fruits, vegetables, and greens.
Commodities in figures
Get a quote- Commodities
- 16
- Origins
- 8
- Destination countries
- +40
- Years in the trade
- +15
Frequently asked questions
What buyers ask us about sunflower oil
What is the price of sunflower oil per ton?
We quote every week based on the origin market, in USD per metric ton and per full container. The price depends on the grade, packaging, volume and Incoterm, FOB, CFR or CIF.
Do you sell sunflower oil in bulk or wholesale?
Yes, we only sell wholesale, by the container. It ships in flexitanks of about 22,000 liters, in bulk, or in 1 to 5 liter PET bottles at about 21 tons per container.
What is the difference between refined and crude sunflower oil?
Refined oil is neutralized, bleached, winterized and deodorized, ready for direct consumption and food manufacturing. Crude winterized oil is meant for refining. They fall under different HS codes, 1512.19 for refined and 1512.11 for crude.
Is this high-oleic sunflower oil?
No. It is linoleic sunflower oil, the standard type. Linoleic acid makes up 48.3% to 74.0% of the fatty acids, and oleic acid 14.0% to 39.4%.
What is the HS code for sunflower oil?
Refined sunflower oil goes under HS 1512.19 and crude sunflower oil under HS 1512.11.
Which documents come with each shipment?
You get the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Also the lot certificate of analysis, an SGS or equivalent inspection, the flexitank certificate and the health certificates your country requires.