How do I find fish oil suppliers from my preferred origin?

Specify the intended use, oil form, and acceptable species. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy fish oil from a processor, refiner, or trader?

A processor sells crude oil directly, a refiner upgrades it to meet specific quality, and a trader can supply from various origins. Choose the supplier that can guarantee consistent quality and delivery for your end use.

What should I include in a fish oil quotation request?

Specify oil form (crude or refined), EPA/DHA content, quality parameters (e.g., free fatty acids, peroxide value), quantity, packaging, and delivery country. Add your target origin and shipment window.

How do I compare wholesale fish oil offers?

Compare offers on the same oil form, quality parameters, delivery basis, and payment terms. Verify that the EPA/DHA content and oxidative values are equivalent before comparing prices.

How should I assess a fish oil sample?

Check the oil's sensory properties, free fatty acids, and oxidative status. Store the sample under the same conditions as the shipment and compare the results at arrival against the reference.

How can I check a fish oil supplier before signing a contract?

Verify the supplier's production or trading history, and ask for a certificate of analysis for a recent lot. Put the specification, quality limits, delivery terms, and payment conditions in the contract.

Fish Oil Suppliers

Find fish oil suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Fish oil suppliers range from fishing companies and reduction plants that process raw fish into crude oil, to refiners and traders that upgrade and distribute the oil. Choose the supplier role that matches your purchase: crude oil for industrial use, or refined and stabilized oil for food, feed, or nutraceutical applications.

Specify the intended use, oil form (crude or refined), fish species, and the required quality parameters such as free fatty acids, peroxide value, and anisidine value. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our fish oil supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore fish oil suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
FF S*****	Denmark	Email availablePhone available
Salm*****	Chile	Email availablePhone available
Berg*****	Norway	Email availablePhone available
Prod*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
Ísfé*****	Iceland	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing fish oil

Product specification

Fish oil quality is defined by the raw material species and the processing steps. Crude oil, refined oil, and specialty omega-3 oils must be specified differently.

Oil form & processing

Define whether you need crude oil, refined oil, or a concentrated omega-3 product, and specify the processing steps such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization.

Quality parameters

Agree on limits for free fatty acids, peroxide value, anisidine value, moisture, and impurities. These parameters indicate the oil's freshness, degradation, and purity.

Omega-3 profile

Specify the content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and decide on the form: triglycerides, ethyl esters, or free fatty acids, depending on your end product.

Quality acceptance

Quality should be assessed both fresh and after storage, as fish oil degrades oxidatively. Agree on how the sample reflects the shipment.

Sensory & oxidative state
Specify sensory limits, including odor and taste. Establish acceptable peroxide and anisidine values at the time of shipment and after a defined storage period.
Chemical & physical tests
Define tests for free fatty acids, moisture, insoluble impurities, and unsaponifiable matter. Also, agree on methods for EPA/DHA content verification.
Sample handling & claims
Establish which samples are drawn at the supplier's tank and at discharge. Retain a sealed reference sample and agree on the claim deadline for quality deviations.

Origin requirements

The fish species and catch area can affect the oil's sensory profile and supply reliability. Consider whether you need a consistent origin or can accept mixed-source oil.

Species & catch area

Indicate the permitted fish species and the capture region. Anchovy and sardine oil differ in their omega-3 profiles from menhaden or cod liver oil.

Seasonality & stock

Ask about the fishing season and current stock availability, as catch volumes may vary by region and time of year, affecting supply stability.

Alternative sources

Define which species and regions you are willing to accept if the primary origin is unavailable. Ensure the substitute oil meets the same quality and flavor requirements.

Commercial terms

Fish oil can be quoted on different delivery and payment bases. Compare offers on the same basis to judge the final cost.

Price basis: Determine whether the price is per metric ton, on a delivered basis, or ex-works. Align on the currency and any escalation or discount clauses tied to quality parameters.
Delivery & logistics: Confirm whether delivery is in flexitanks, drums, or bulk tanker, and the incoterms (e.g., FOB, CIF, DAP). Specify who arranges and pays for freight and insurance.
Payment & shipment terms: Set payment terms (e.g., letter of credit, bank transfer) and the shipment window. Agree on the minimum and maximum order quantity and the handling of overruns or underruns.

Documentation & compliance

Documentation must match the physical product and the intended use. Establish what evidence you need for the shipment and your market requirements.

Commercial & transport docs: Align the invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and certificate of origin. Verify that the product description, quantity, and batch numbers are consistent.
Quality certificates: Request a certificate of analysis from the supplier, and specify which accredited laboratory should perform the tests. Check the issuance date and the lot correspondence.
Destination-specific rules: For food or feed use, confirm the regulatory status in the destination country, including any novel food authorization or maximum limits for environmental contaminants.

Supplier capability

The supplier's role determines their control over the raw material and processing. Verify who can guarantee the oil's quality and respond to claims.

Processing & storage
Identify whether the supplier is the renderer, refiner, or distributor. Ask about their refining capacity, storage conditions (nitrogen blanketing, temperature), and batch traceability.
Quality assurance
Check whether they run in-house lab testing and have third-party certifications such as ISO or GMP. Ask about their recall history and how they handle quality complaints.
Supply reliability
Inquire about their catch or sourcing volumes, minimum order sizes, and ability to supply consistently through the fishing season. For refined oil, confirm their blending and batch-to-batch consistency.

Fish Oil Supplier Questions

How do I find fish oil suppliers from my preferred origin?: Specify the intended use, oil form, and acceptable species. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy fish oil from a processor, refiner, or trader?: A processor sells crude oil directly, a refiner upgrades it to meet specific quality, and a trader can supply from various origins. Choose the supplier that can guarantee consistent quality and delivery for your end use.
What should I include in a fish oil quotation request?: Specify oil form (crude or refined), EPA/DHA content, quality parameters (e.g., free fatty acids, peroxide value), quantity, packaging, and delivery country. Add your target origin and shipment window.
How do I compare wholesale fish oil offers?: Compare offers on the same oil form, quality parameters, delivery basis, and payment terms. Verify that the EPA/DHA content and oxidative values are equivalent before comparing prices.
How should I assess a fish oil sample?: Check the oil's sensory properties, free fatty acids, and oxidative status. Store the sample under the same conditions as the shipment and compare the results at arrival against the reference.
How can I check a fish oil supplier before signing a contract?: Verify the supplier's production or trading history, and ask for a certificate of analysis for a recent lot. Put the specification, quality limits, delivery terms, and payment conditions in the contract.