Resell Coca-Cola without being an official distributor

Official distributor vs independent distributor: the difference

An official distributor acts under an agreement with the brand owner or its authorised bottlers, who set their own terms and territories. An independent wholesaler buys genuine branded product and sells it to other businesses without representing the brand.

• ORBIS is an independent importer, exporter and distributor. It is not affiliated with the brand owners and does not grant official distribution rights or franchises.
• What ORBIS offers: supply of genuine branded product to businesses, from 1 full pallet per reference and with no full container load (FCL).

What your business can do: buy from a wholesaler and resell

If your business already sells to shops, hospitality or customers in another country, you can source from an independent wholesaler and resell without officially representing the brand. This route is designed for wholesalers, cash & carry operators, retail buying groups, hospitality suppliers and importers. Always check the import and labelling requirements of your market.

How to start reselling with one pallet

1. Decide which references and formats your customers need (see the catalogue).
2. Request a quote stating the destination country and the Incoterm if you know it: FOB, CIF, EXW or DDP.
3. Start with 1 pallet per reference to measure sell-through: no full container load (FCL) is needed.
4. Confirm your country's requirements with your customs agent; ORBIS prepares the EUR.1, T1 and a phytosanitary certificate where the destination requires it, and adapts labelling to the destination market.
5. Increase volume once sell-through is confirmed.

Reference prices

We publish a reference unit price for the three Coca-Cola 330 ml cans; the other references are quoted on request. The final price is confirmed in your quotation.

What ORBIS does not offer

• Official distribution rights for the brands.
• Sales to consumers or individuals.
• A published price for every reference: only the three Coca-Cola 330 ml cans have a reference price.
• Real-time stock confirmation: availability is confirmed in your quotation.

How can I become an official Coca-Cola distributor?

Official distribution is managed by the brand owner and its authorised bottlers under their own requirements; ORBIS cannot grant it. If your goal is to sell genuine branded product, you can buy it from an independent wholesaler such as ORBIS from 1 pallet.

Can I resell Coca-Cola without being an official distributor?

A business can buy genuine branded product from an independent wholesaler and sell it to its customers without officially representing the brand, subject to the regulations and import requirements of its country.

What is the minimum order to start?

1 full pallet per reference, with no full container load (FCL).

Does ORBIS grant distribution rights or a franchise?

No. ORBIS is not affiliated with the brand owners and cannot grant official distribution rights or franchises.

Does ORBIS sell to individuals?

No. We sell to businesses only.

What does Coca-Cola cost for resale?

We publish a reference price from €0.33 per 330 ml can for Coca-Cola Original, Zero and Light. The final price is confirmed in your quotation according to volume, format, destination and Incoterm.