Apricot Kernel Oil Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Turkey, China, and Pakistan supply the majority of apricot kernel oil available through Nutrada. Apricot kernel oil wholesalers on the platform offer conventional and organic lots, filterable by origin, certification, and MOQ.

Apricot Kernel Oil Types and Forms

Processing method determines the final oil characteristics. Cold-pressed retains the natural light yellow color and mild sweet aroma, while refined oil offers consistency across batches for commercial applications.

Apricot Kernel Oil Origin and Supply

Turkey's Malatya province accounts for the majority of global dried apricot production, with kernels from processing cold-pressed into oil and harvest concentrated in July to August. China's Xinjiang and Hebei provinces produce significant volumes of apricot kernels, separating bitter and sweet kernel varieties for different oil extraction and food versus cosmetic end uses. Pakistan and Iran contribute additional supply volumes, though with more limited processing infrastructure for export-grade oil. Apricot kernel oil for food use must comply with Regulation (EU) 2023/915 maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid in apricot kernels placed on the EU market as food, requiring documented HCN removal from bitter kernel oil.

Bulk Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil requires nitrogen-flushed packaging to prevent oxidation and maintain the delicate oleic acid profile. Standard bulk formats include 180kg drums and 1000L IBCs for commercial buyers. Storage below 15 degrees Celsius at under 65% relative humidity extends shelf life to 12-18 months. Buyers must verify suppliers use sweet kernels rather than bitter kernels to avoid amygdalin content issues in food applications.

Organic Apricot Kernel Oil

Turkey and China hold EU Organic and USDA NOP certification for apricot kernel oil from certified apricot orchards. Organic supply requires advance contracts due to limited processing volumes compared to conventional oil. Dual EU-USDA certification is available from select Turkish suppliers in the Malatya region.

Apricot Kernel Oil Private Label

Private label formats include 30ml to 250ml dark glass bottles, plastic squeeze bottles, and cosmetic pump dispensers for retail skincare markets. MOQ for private label typically starts at 1000 units versus bulk minimums. Buyers must specify whether the oil targets cosmetic or food applications before production, as this determines the kernel sourcing and processing requirements.

Apricot Kernel Oil Manufacturers

Manufacturers concentrate in Turkey's apricot processing regions where kernel supply is a byproduct of dried fruit production. Documentation to request includes batch-specific CoA, microbiological reports showing absence of pathogenic bacteria, and amygdalin test results confirming sweet kernel sourcing. Turkish suppliers often carry almond oil and rosehip oil from overlapping agricultural regions.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified apricot kernel oil suppliers from Turkey, China, and Pakistan, covering cold-pressed and refined forms across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

This ingredient is also available as:

• Dried Apricot
• Apricot Kernels
• Freeze-Dried Apricots
• Frozen Apricots
• Apricot Juice