Somaliland Vegetable Oil Company produced Sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is produced in 5-liter, 3 liter, and 1 liter and will introduce pouches of 25g and 50g. The products of the Somaliland Vegetable Oil Company are claimed to be superior to most imported products. Customer loyalty figures are high. The company will introduce pouches of 25g and 50g for sunflower oil and this is expected to be welcomed in the market especially amongst lower income households as they often buy a low-quality sunflower oil which are mixed with other oil. There is huge demand for pure cooking oil which is packed into pouches as this concept is unavailable local markets and other neighboring countries.
Sunflower crude oil: SOVOLCO has sourced Sunflower seed cultivated by local out growers, crushed by its own crusher in its factory locates in North Hargeisa. At Dara Salam District Somaliland. The sunflower seed produced by local out growers will be purchased by Sovolco Crusher. 260 tons of sunflower crude oil will be transferred to Sovolco refinery plant at regular intervals (monthly) from Sovolco Crusher.
Pricing of Products:
Naturally market forces dictate prices and SOVOLCO is not going to challenge existing protocols. Refined Sunflower Oil of wholesale price of $39 to $40 per carton with direct selling to our retail stores.