Guide
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Everything buyers should know about sunflower oil packaging
The right packaging balances landed cost, shelf presentation and handling. Here is how each format compares.
Retail formats
PET bottles from 0.5 L to 5 L, plus cartons and shrink packs, are the standard for supermarket and food-service sales — and the basis for private-label programmes.
Wholesale formats
Jerry cans (5–20 L) and steel or plastic drums suit wholesale, catering and industrial buyers who need mid-volume, handleable units.
Bulk formats
IBC totes (1000 L), ~24-tonne flexitanks and road tankers deliver the lowest per-litre cost for importers and processors buying at container scale.
Choosing the right format
Bulk minimises cost per litre but requires storage and handling; bottled is ready for shelf but costs more to ship. We help you pick the format that fits your market and logistics.
| Format | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PET bottle | 0.5–5 L | Retail & food service |
| Jerry can | 5–20 L | Wholesale & catering |
| Drum | 190–200 L | Industrial & wholesale |
| IBC tote | 1000 L | Processors & repackers |
| Flexitank | ~24 t | Bulk import |
| Road tanker | Bulk | Regional delivery |
Not sure which pack to order?
Tell us your market and volume — we will recommend the format.
Keep reading
Independent standards and guidance relevant to this page:
Codex standard for named vegetable oils