Baya Olive Oil is a premium olive oil producer based in Tunis, Tunisia, recognized globally for its commitment to crafting high-quality, sustainably produced extra virgin and organic olive oils. As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the traditions of Mediterranean agriculture, Baya Olive Oil integrates centuries-old expertise with modern food safety and export practices. Tunisia, being the world’s fourth-largest olive oil exporter, offers a fertile backdrop for Baya’s award-winning products, which are now exported to over 20 countries worldwide.
Core Business
The company’s core operations revolve around the cultivation, harvesting, cold-press extraction, bottling, and global distribution of high-quality Tunisian olive oils. Baya Olive Oil is fully vertically integrated, overseeing every stage of the process to ensure quality, traceability, and flavor preservation.
Product and Service Offerings
Baya Olive Oil has a refined portfolio of extra virgin and specialty infused oils, developed to meet the sensory and nutritional expectations of global consumers and culinary professionals. Their product categories include:
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Olive Oil Range
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (First Cold Pressed)
- Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Certified Organic)
- Light Olive Oil (Refined Blend)
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Infused & Gourmet Oils
- Olive Oil with Garlic
- Olive Oil with Basil
- Olive Oil with Lemon
- Mediterranean Herb Infusions
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Packaging Formats
- Glass Bottles (250ml, 500ml, 750ml)
- PET Bottles (1L, 2L)
- Metal Tins (3L, 5L)
- Bulk Packaging (20L, 200L drums for B2B clients)
Specialization and USP
Baya’s key differentiators in the international olive oil market include:
- Farm-to-Bottle Control: Full traceability and quality assurance from olive grove to packaging
- Low Acidity Levels: Less than 0.3%, classifying as premium extra virgin grade
- Cold Extraction Process: Preserves antioxidants, flavor profile, and polyphenols
- Organic Certification: Certified by ECOCERT and USDA Organic
- Infused Innovations: Flavor-infused gourmet oils for niche culinary markets
Financials and Business Scale
While financials are privately held, based on trade data and production scale, Baya Olive Oil operates as a mid-sized exporter with robust export volumes:
- Estimated Annual Revenue: €4–6 million
- Processing Capacity: Over 2,000 metric tons of olives annually
- Bottling Output: More than 800,000 liters of bottled oil annually
Shipment and Export Record
According to export intelligence platforms such as Volza and ImportYeti:
- Annual Export Volume: Approx. 700 metric tons of bottled and bulk olive oil
- Top Export Markets: USA, France, UAE, Germany, South Korea
- Common HS Codes Used: 15091020 (Virgin Olive Oil), 15099000 (Other Olive Oils)
- B2B Client Base: Includes supermarkets, private-label brands, gourmet food retailers, and foodservice distributors
Target Market
Baya Olive Oil caters to:
- Health-conscious consumers
- Organic food retailers and supermarkets
- Gourmet and specialty food importers
- Hospitality and fine dining chains
- Private label and bulk olive oil buyers
Capabilities
- Modern Cold Press Facility: ISO 22000 and HACCP-compliant
- Laboratory Testing: In-house and third-party certified for acidity, peroxide levels, and polyphenol content
- Custom Labeling: OEM and white-label services for international clients
- E-commerce Readiness: Export SKUs tailored for online retail formats
Certifications and Compliance
- ECOCERT Organic Certification (EU & USDA)
- ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management Systems
- HACCP Certified
- ONH (Office National de l’Huile) Approved – National certification for Tunisian olive oil exports
Customer Testimonials
“We chose Baya Olive Oil for our premium organic line, and the quality speaks for itself—smooth, aromatic, and consistently high standard.”
— Food Retail Buyer, Germany
“Excellent customer service, reliable delivery, and the product is second to none in taste and presentation.”
— Importer, South Korea
Major Achievements
- Awarded Gold Medal at the Olive Japan International Competition (2022)
- Expanded Export Operations to North America and Asia in 2021–2023
- Featured in Tunisia’s Top 10 Olive Oil Exporters in 2022 by the National Chamber of Agri-Food Industries
- Launched Infused Oil Collection in 2023, gaining traction in the gourmet food segment
Baya Olive Oil’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation positions it as a trusted name in the global olive oil industry, delivering the essence of Tunisia’s sun-drenched groves to kitchens around the world.