Bulk sunflower oil: flexitank, ISO tank and drums
For importers, industrial buyers and food manufacturers that buy unpackaged oil. SUNVORA distributes refined and crude sunflower oil of Ukrainian origin in bulk formats, with transport coordinated from loading to destination.
Bulk formats compared
| Format | Typical capacity | Typical use | Points to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexitank (in a 20 ft container) | Up to about 24,000 L (≈ 22 t) | Full-container industrial purchases | Single-use food-grade bag inside a standard container; no tank return. |
| ISO tank container | About 20,000–26,000 L | Larger or repeat volumes | Reusable stainless tank; the destination needs suitable unloading equipment. |
| Drums (typically 200 L) | ≈ 800 L per pallet (four drums) | Smaller bulk lots | Palletised, easy to handle; orders start from one pallet. |
Weights are approximate (sunflower oil density is about 0.92 kg/L). Other formats and variations can be arranged for large orders.
Minimum quantities
Drums are ordered from one pallet. Flexitank and ISO tank are ordered by the container, that is, one full tank load. If you need less than a container, palletised PET packaging may be a better fit: see bottled sunflower oil.
How a bulk shipment works
- Specification and quotation: grade (refined or crude), quantity, Incoterms® rule and destination.
- Contract and payment terms agreed before loading.
- Loading: the flexitank is fitted in the container, or the ISO tank is filled; the batch is sampled and its COA issued.
- Documents and export clearance: transport document, certificate of origin and, when required, phytosanitary certificate.
- Delivery and unloading at the agreed place.
What to check before buying in bulk
- Unloading capacity at destination: pump, hoses, connections and, for ISO tanks, access for the tank container.
- Weight limits for containers on your road or rail route.
- Sampling at loading and the batch COA that will be compared with your specification.
- The Incoterms® rule: for containerised cargo, FCA, CPT or CIP are usually the most accurate choice (see Incoterms explained).
- Free days, demurrage and return conditions, when they apply.
Documents that accompany a shipment
Every order is documented so that your customs broker, quality team and auditors can verify what they receive. The basic set is:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the batch, reporting parameters such as acidity, peroxide value, moisture and purity.
- Certificate of origin (Ukraine).
- Phytosanitary certificate, when the destination country requires it.
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Transport document (bill of lading, CMR or equivalent for the mode of transport).
What to send to receive a quotation
The more precise the request, the faster the offer. Please include:
- Destination country and city or port.
- Product: refined, crude or high oleic.
- Format and quantity: pallets of PET bottles, drums, ISO tank or flexitank.
- Preferred Incoterms® 2020 rule and payment terms.
- Documents or certificates required by your market.
- Target delivery window.
Send it through the quotation form. To understand how the offer is built, read how quotations and Incoterms work.
Frequently asked questions
How much oil fits in a flexitank?
A flexitank in a 20 ft container typically holds up to about 24,000 litres, roughly 22 metric tons of sunflower oil.
What is the difference between a flexitank and an ISO tank?
A flexitank is a single-use bag installed in a standard container. An ISO tank is a reusable stainless-steel tank in a container frame that must be returned.
Can I buy less than a full container?
Yes. Drums and PET-packaged oil are sold from one pallet.
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