Sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale is the workhorse of the cooking oil trade. It’s the size restaurants actually use, the one cash and carry stores stack by the pallet, and the one many families in Africa, the Middle East and Asia buy for the month. We’re DThai Company Limited in Bangkok. We supply refined sunflower oil in 5 liter bottles, under our label or yours, to wholesalers, distributors and food service buyers worldwide. This guide covers the specs, packing, container loads, pricing and what to check before you order.
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Why the 5 Liter Bottle Sells So Well
The 1 liter bottle is for supermarket shelves. Bulk flexitanks are for factories. The 5 liter bottle sits right in the middle, and that’s why it moves so much volume.
- Restaurants and caterers go through a few bottles a day. A 5L jug is easy to pour and doesn’t need a pump.
- Families in many markets buy one 5L bottle a month because it’s cheaper per liter than small bottles.
- Wholesalers and cash and carry stores can sell by the bottle or by the carton.
- Small food businesses such as bakeries and street food sellers don’t have tanks or drum pumps.
For a buyer, sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale gives a good balance: lower cost per liter than small bottles, and much easier to sell on than drums or bulk.
Our Sunflower Oil Specifications
The oil inside every bottle of our sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale range is our standard refined sunflower oil. Here’s what we fill to.
| Parameter | Refined sunflower oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD), winterized on request |
| Free fatty acid (FFA) | 0.1% max |
| Moisture and impurities | 0.1% max |
| Color (Lovibond 5.25 inch cell) | 2.0 to 3.0 Red max |
| Peroxide value | 2.0 meq O2/kg max |
| Smoke point | About 230°C |
| Appearance | Clear, light golden, no sediment |
| Odor and taste | Neutral |
| Shelf life | 12 months from production, sealed and stored cool |
| Origin | Processed in Thailand |
Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis. If your market wants a vitamin E figure, a cold test result or a specific fatty acid profile on the label, tell us and we’ll include it.
For the international reference on sunflower oil composition, see the Codex standards for fats and oils. Most countries base their import rules on them.
You can see the product on our refined sunflower oil for sale page.
The Bottle and the Carton
When you buy sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale, the bottle matters almost as much as the oil. A cheap bottle that splits in a hot container costs you more than you saved.
| Item | Our standard |
|---|---|
| Bottle | Food-grade PET, 5 liter, with a molded carry handle |
| Cap | Tamper-evident screw cap, with induction seal on request |
| Label | Wrap-around label, printed to your design if private label |
| Outer carton | Corrugated carton, usually 4 bottles per carton |
| Pallets | On request, wrapped and strapped |
| Marking | Product name, net volume, batch number, production and expiry dates |
Some markets prefer a shrink-wrapped tray instead of a carton. Some want 3 bottles per carton. Tell us what your customers are used to, because shoppers notice when the pack looks different.
How Many Bottles Fit in a Container?
This is the first question about sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale orders, because it decides your price per bottle.
A 20ft container usually takes roughly 1,000 cartons of 4 x 5 liters. That’s around 4,000 bottles, or about 18 to 19 tons of oil. The exact number depends on the bottle shape, carton size and the weight limit for your destination. We send a load plan with every quote, so you know exactly how many bottles you’re buying.
A 40ft container can take more cartons, but weight limits often cap it before space does. For oil, many buyers find two 20ft containers work better than one 40ft. We’ll tell you which makes more sense for your port.
Sunflower Oil 5 Liter Wholesale Price
The price per bottle depends on three things: the bulk oil price, the cost of packing, and freight.
Around mid-2026, refined sunflower oil in bulk was trading at roughly $1,100 to $1,250 per ton FOB. Packing into 5 liter PET bottles, with caps, labels and cartons, usually adds somewhere around $100 to $300 per ton, depending on the bottle and label. Then freight and insurance are added for CFR or CIF terms.
So when you ask us for a sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale price, we work it out like this:
- Bulk oil price on the day
- Plus bottles, caps, labels, cartons and filling
- Plus inland transport and loading
- Plus freight and insurance to your port, if you buy CFR or CIF
We then show you the price per carton, per bottle and per container. For more on how the bulk price moves, see our guide on the sunflower oil price per ton.
Cost Per Liter: 5L vs 1L
Here’s a simple way to see why sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale is popular. These numbers are only an example, not today’s prices.
Imagine the oil itself costs the same in both packs. A 1 liter bottle needs one cap, one label and one bottle for every liter. A 5 liter bottle needs one cap, one label and one bottle for every five liters. Fewer bottles also means fewer cartons and less filling time.
So the packing cost per liter of a 5L bottle is much lower than for five separate 1L bottles. More oil also fits in a container, because there’s less plastic and cardboard taking up space and weight. On a full container, that adds up to a real saving per liter, which you can either keep as margin or pass on to win customers.
Sunflower vs Blended and Other Oils in 5 Liter Bottles
Not every 5 liter bottle of “vegetable oil” is the same. When you’re comparing sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale offers, check what’s actually inside.
- Pure sunflower oil is light, neutral and clear. It’s what we sell.
- Blended oil mixes sunflower with cheaper oils such as palm olein or soybean. It’s cheaper, but it isn’t the same product, and in many markets it has to be labeled as a blend.
- Palm olein is cheaper again and works well for deep frying, but it can cloud in cool weather.
- Soybean oil is a common alternative in some markets.
If your customers buy on price alone, a blend might suit them. If they buy sunflower oil because they want sunflower oil, they’ll notice the difference. Our comparison of sunflower oil vs palm oil explains how the two compare for frying, labeling and price.
5 Liter vs Other Pack Sizes
Here’s how sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale compares with the other sizes we sell.
| Pack | Cost per liter | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1L and 2L bottles | Highest | Supermarkets and retail shelves |
| 5L bottles | Medium | Wholesalers, restaurants, family buyers |
| 20L jerry cans | Lower | Restaurants, caterers, small factories |
| 200L drums | Lower again | Food factories without tanks |
| Flexitank (about 22 tons) | Lowest | Bottlers and factories with tanks |
If your customers are mostly restaurants, 20L jerry cans might suit them better. If they’re families and small shops, 5 liter is usually the sweet spot. Many buyers order a mix of 5L and 1L in the same container.
Private Label Sunflower Oil in 5 Liter Bottles
Many sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale buyers sell under their own brand. Here’s how that works with us:
- You send us your artwork, or we help you adapt an existing design.
- We check the label for the details your market requires, such as net volume, ingredients, origin, batch and dates.
- We print a first run of labels and send you a photo proof.
- Once you approve it, we fill and pack your order.
The first private label order takes a little longer because of label printing. After that, repeat orders run on the normal schedule. Our guide on working with a private label rice supplier covers the same process for rice, and the steps are almost identical.
Labeling Rules by Market
Every country has its own rules for sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale imports, but these come up most often:
- Language. Many Middle Eastern markets require Arabic on the label. Some African markets want French or Portuguese as well as English.
- Halal mark. Common in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia.
- Dates. Production and expiry dates, in a format your customs accept.
- Origin. Usually “Product of Thailand” or “Processed in Thailand.”
- Importer details. Some countries require the importer’s name and address on the label.
Check with your clearing agent or food authority before we print. A label that customs rejects can hold up a whole container of sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale stock.
Halal Certification
Sunflower oil is plant-based, but many buyers still need a halal certificate for customs or for their customers. We supply halal-certified oil on request. Tell us at the quote stage so the certificate and the halal mark on the label match the batch.
If you also buy rice for halal markets, our guide on choosing a halal certified rice supplier covers what to ask for.
Quality Checks Before Loading
Before every shipment of sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale, we check:
- Oil quality against the specification, with a certificate of analysis for the batch
- Fill volume on a sample of bottles
- Cap tightness and seals
- Label position, print quality and dates
- Carton strength and marking
- Container condition before loading
You’re welcome to appoint SGS or another inspection company to check the goods at loading. Our guide to pre-shipment inspection was written for rice, but the same approach works for bottled oil: sample, check, watch the loading, seal.
Shipping Bottled Oil Safely
Sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale cartons travel well if they’re packed right. A few things help:
- Strong cartons. Weak cartons collapse at the bottom of the stack in a hot container.
- Tight loading. Cartons shouldn’t be able to shift at sea.
- Good caps. An induction seal under the cap stops slow leaks.
- Heat. Containers get very hot in the tropics. Quality PET handles it, cheap PET can deform.
We load from Bangkok and Laem Chabang to buyers in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Oceania. Some routes into the Gulf have been disrupted for much of 2026 by problems around the Strait of Hormuz, so we check the routing with the line before we confirm your shipment. See our shipping page for more.
Storage Tips for Wholesalers
Sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale stock keeps well if you look after it. Tell your warehouse team:
- Keep cartons out of direct sunlight.
- Don’t stack cartons higher than the carton strength allows.
- Keep the warehouse as cool as you can.
- Sell oldest stock first.
- Check a few bottles from each batch for leaks when the container arrives.
Stored properly, refined sunflower oil keeps its quality for around 12 months from production. Sunlight is the enemy. Clear PET lets light in, so keep cartons closed until the bottles go on the shelf.
Who Buys Sunflower Oil 5 Liter Wholesale From Us
- Wholesalers and distributors supplying shops and markets
- Cash and carry stores selling to restaurants and small businesses
- Restaurant chains and caterers buying direct
- Private label brands building their own cooking oil line
- Aid and institutional buyers supplying schools, hospitals and camps
Each buyer wants something slightly different. A distributor cares about price per carton. A restaurant chain cares about steady quality and fry life. A private label brand cares about how the bottle looks on the shelf. Tell us who you sell to and we’ll match the pack to them.
Sunflower Oil 5 Liter Wholesale by Region
What sells well changes from one market to the next. Here’s what we usually see.
Middle East. Buyers want Arabic labels, a halal mark and a clean, light oil. The 5 liter bottle is a household staple, often sold next to 1.5L and 1.8L sizes.
East and West Africa. Price per liter matters a lot, so sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale cartons and 20L jerry cans move well. Strong cartons are important because goods often travel a long way inland after the port.
South and Southeast Asia. Sunflower oil competes with cheaper palm oil, so buyers here tend to pitch it as the lighter, premium choice. Clear bottles and good labels help.
Europe and the Americas. Smaller volumes from us, usually for specific brands or ethnic food distributors who want a particular pack.
Tell us where your customers are, and we’ll suggest the pack, label and carton that sells best there.
Mixed Containers
You don’t have to fill a container with sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale cartons alone. Many buyers mix:
- 5L and 1L bottles in the same container
- Bottled oil with 20L jerry cans
- Oil with rice or sugar, on separate contracts but combined shipments where it makes sense
If you buy several products from Thailand, buying them from one supplier saves paperwork and time. Browse our rice for sale and sugar for sale pages, or see all grades on our sunflower oil for sale page.
Documents With Every Shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of analysis
- Health certificate where required
- Halal certificate on request
- Insurance certificate on CIF terms
Our guide on choosing a sunflower oil supplier in Thailand goes through the paperwork and vetting in more detail.
Minimum Order, Payment and Lead Time
Our minimum order for sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale is one 20ft container, around 1,000 cartons of 4 x 5 liters.
For a first order, most buyers pay by letter of credit at sight. Our guide on the letter of credit for rice import explains how LCs work, and it’s the same process for oil. Regular buyers can move to other terms over time, or lock in monthly volumes through a supply contract.
Lead time is usually two to four weeks for our standard label, and a little longer for a first private label run.
How to Choose a Sunflower Oil 5 Liter Wholesale Supplier
Before you place an order with anyone, including us, check these points:
- Certificate of analysis. Ask for one from a recent batch, not a generic spec sheet.
- A real sample. A good supplier sends a bottle so you can see the oil, the bottle and the cap.
- The load plan. How many cartons and bottles per container, and the net weight.
- Bottle quality. Ask about the PET weight and cap type. Squeeze the sample.
- Label support. Can they print your brand and meet your market’s label rules?
- Inspection. They should welcome your surveyor at loading.
- Company checks. Registration, address, phone and a bank account in the company’s own name.
A sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale supplier who ticks all seven is worth talking to. One who dodges any of them isn’t.
Selling Tips for Wholesalers
A few things help sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale stock move faster:
- Keep the pack consistent. Shoppers get used to a bottle shape and label. Changing it every order confuses them.
- Offer both 5L and 1L. The 1L bottle brings in new customers, and the 5L keeps the regular ones.
- Show the price per liter. It makes the 5 liter bottle look like the smart buy, because it is.
- Stock steadily. Running out sends your customers to a competitor. A monthly supply contract helps.
- Sell to restaurants directly. They buy by the carton and come back every week.
Mistakes Buyers Make With Bottled Oil
- Buying on price alone. Thin bottles and weak cartons cost more in breakage than they save.
- Not checking the label rules. A missing language or date format can stop a container at customs.
- Ignoring the load plan. Two quotes with different bottles per container aren’t comparable.
- Comparing different oils. “Sunflower oil” from one supplier might be a blend. Ask for the certificate of analysis.
- Storing in the sun. Light and heat shorten shelf life fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the minimum order for sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale?
One 20ft container, roughly 1,000 cartons of 4 bottles each.
How many 5 liter bottles fit in a 20ft container?
Around 4,000 bottles, depending on the bottle and carton. We confirm the exact number in the load plan.
Can you print my brand on the bottle?
Yes. We do private label sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale orders with your artwork on the label.
Is the oil 100% sunflower?
Yes. Every bottle in our sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale range is pure sunflower oil, not a blend. Every batch comes with a certificate of analysis.
Do you supply halal-certified oil?
Yes, on request, for any sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale order.
Can I mix 5 liter and 1 liter bottles in one container?
Yes. Many buyers add 1L bottles to a sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale order.
How long does the oil keep?
About 12 months from production if it’s sealed and stored cool and out of the sun.
Sunflower oil 5 liter wholesale is a simple product, but the details decide whether it sells well or sits in a warehouse. If you want a quote, contact us with the number of containers, your label choice, carton style and destination port. We’ll send a price per carton, a load plan and the specs for the batch.