Sunflower oil in IBC totes (1,000 litres)
The IBC (intermediate bulk container) sits between drums and a full flexitank or ISO tank: 1,000 litres of oil in a palletised, stackable container that a forklift can move. SUNVORA supplies refined, crude and high oleic sunflower oil of Ukrainian origin in IBC totes.
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IBC compared with other bulk formats
| Format | Typical content | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Drums | Typically 200 L (about 800 L per pallet) | Small lots and manual handling |
| IBC tote | 1,000 L (about 0.92 t of sunflower oil) | Regular mid-size deliveries unloaded by forklift |
| Flexitank | Up to about 24,000 L in a 20 ft container (≈ 22 t) | Full container loads |
| ISO tank | About 20,000–26,000 L | Larger or repeat volumes in a reusable tank |
The weight of each IBC depends on the grade and the temperature: sunflower oil has a relative density of about 0.92, so 1,000 litres weigh roughly 920 kg. See bulk supply for flexitank and ISO tank.
Who uses IBC totes
- Food manufacturers with steady consumption and no tank storage.
- Distributors and repackers that refill smaller formats.
- Industrial and food-service kitchens with high frying volumes (see sunflower oil for frying).
- Buyers trying a supplier before moving to full tank loads.
What to agree before ordering
- Grade (refined, crude or high oleic) and the specification on the COA.
- Whether the IBC is new or reconditioned, its food-contact documentation and whether it has to be returned.
- Number of IBCs, delivery address and unloading means (forklift).
- Incoterms® 2020 rule and delivery window.
Quantity per order, loading and transport are confirmed in each quotation.
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, IBC totes, 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 sunflower oil is in an IBC?
An IBC holds 1,000 litres, roughly 920 kg of sunflower oil; the exact weight depends on the grade and the temperature.
Which grades are available in IBC?
Refined, crude and high oleic sunflower oil of Ukrainian origin. Availability of each grade in IBC is confirmed in the quotation.
Is the IBC new or reconditioned?
It is agreed in each quotation, together with the container's food-contact documentation and return terms.
When is an IBC better than a flexitank?
When you need less than a full container load or cannot store a whole tank: IBCs are delivered by the unit and stored on pallets.
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