How to Source Bulk Edible Oil from Thailand: Sunflower, Palm & Soybean

Practical guide for importers sourcing refined sunflower oil, RBD palm olein, refined soybean oil, and refined corn oil from Thailand. Covers specifications, packaging, certifications, and supplier checklist. Published by MC INTERNATIONAL Export Team, April 2026.

Refined Edible Oil Specifications

Refined Sunflower Oil: FFA ≤0.05%, PV ≤1 meq/kg, smoke point ~225°C, neutral flavor, high PUFA. Best for: premium retail, frying, food manufacturing. RBD Palm Olein: FFA ≤0.1%, smoke point ~235°C, excellent oxidative stability, lowest cost per fry cycle. Best for: deep frying, snack manufacturing. Refined Soybean Oil: FFA ≤0.05%, PV ≤2 meq/kg, versatile, cost-effective for industrial food manufacturing.

Bulk Packaging Options

1-5L PET retail bottles, 20L jerricans, 200L drums, flexitank (16,000-24,000L in 20ft container — most cost-efficient for bulk buyers). Flexitanks reduce per-litre cost by 15-20% vs drums.

Required Certifications

ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal (required for Middle East/SE Asia), SGS batch quality certificate (FFA, PV, moisture, color). MC INTERNATIONAL edible oils are HACCP, Halal, and SGS certified. Contact: sales@mcispcoltd.com