Bitumen 60/70 in Ethiopia

Aras Petrochemical Factory is a main supplier of Bitumen 60/70 for construction and road construction in Ethiopia.

We are producing the High quality bitumen 60/70 for all applications to Ethiopia.

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Bitumen in Ethiopia is imported (since the country is landlocked), typically through Port of Djibouti (primary) Packaging options including Drums net weight 180 kg and about 110 drums is loading in a 20‑ft container with net weight of 20 mt.

Bitumen 60/70 price in Ethiopia:

Global FOB Price normally ranges are from 475-480$/MT including the shipping cost to Djibouti port and including Addis Ababa delivered cost reaching $525–$550/MT due to inland transportation.

This prices can have some change folow of changes in rates of crude oil, Djibouti port congestion, trucking costs, packaging, customs duties, and seasonal demand.

Summary Table

Aspect                                                   Details

Grade                                                       60/70 is the primary bitumen grade in Ethiopia

Why Used                                               Balanced properties for diverse climate and traffic needs

Packaging                                               Drums, jumbo bags, and bulk containers via Djibouti

Price (Delivered)                                   Approx. $520–$550/MT in Addis Ababa (May 2025)

Top Suppliers                                        Aras Petrochemical, Asia Bitumen

Bitumen 60/70 is a penetration grade bitumen commonly used in road construction and infrastructure projects, especially in regions with moderate climates like Ethiopia. The number 60/70 refers to the penetration value (in tenths of a millimeter), indicating the hardness or consistency of the bitumen.

Main Applications of Bitumen 60/70

Application Area                                           Description

1. Asphalt Paving                                           Primary use is in hot mix asphalt (HMA) for road surfacing (urban and                                                                                 rural roads, highways). Offers good adhesion to aggregates and flexibility                                                                             to withstand thermal expansion.

2. Binder for Road Layers                            Acts as a binding agent in base, binder, and wearing courses in flexible                                                                                 pavements.- Compatible with both dense graded and open graded                                                                                         mixtures.

3. Airport Runways                                       Suitable for runways and taxiways exposed to medium to heavy traffic loads.

4. Parking Lots & Urban Streets                 Used surfaces with moderate traffic and exposure.

5. Surface Dressing