BITUMEN 60/70 EXPORTING TO PAKISTAN

Asia Bitumen is exporting monthly in big quantities to Pakistan and already explained here the process also.

Exporting bitumen from Iran to Pakistan is a common trade because Pakistan imports most of its bitumen from Iran for road construction and infrastructure projects.

Below is a clear overview of the market, routes, and export process.

Market Size

Pakistan imports large quantities of petroleum bitumen (HS Code 271320).

In 2023 Pakistan imported about 207,000 tons, and almost all of it came from Iran.

In 2022 Iran exported about $130 million of bitumen to Pakistan, making Pakistan one of its important buyers. This means Iranian bitumen is dominant in Pakistan’s market.

Main Export Routes

Land Route (Most common) • Iran → Taftan border → Pakistan (Balochistan)

Transport by bitumen tank trucks or packed drums

Advantages:

Lower transport cost

Fast delivery to western Pakistan

Sea Route

• Port of Bandar Abbas / Jask → Karachi Port / Port Qasim

• Used for large shipments (bulk vessels or containers)

Advantages:

• Suitable for large volumes (5,000–30,000 tons).

Common Bitumen Grades Exported Most demanded grades in Pakistan:

• Bitumen 60/70

• Bitumen 80/100

• Bitumen 40/50

Example shipments show Bitumen 60/70 frequently exported from Iran to Pakistan.

Packaging Types Exporters usually supply:

• Bulk bitumen (tanker truck)

• New steel drums (180 kg)

Required Export Documents

Typical documents for exporting from Iran:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Certificate of Origin

4. Bill of Lading / CMR

5. Quality Certificate (SGS or refinery certificate)

6. Customs Export Declaration

Typical Price Structure (example)

• FOB Iran: refinery price

• Transport to border or port

• Export handling

• Freight to Pakistan

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