Bitumen Export

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bituumen solid mineralWhat It Is and What Export of It Is

Bitumen is a black, sticky, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It occurs naturally or is produced during the distillation of crude oil. Nigeria holds significant deposits of natural bitumen (tar sands), especially in Ondo, Lagos, Edo, and Ogun states. Nigeria’s bitumen reserves are estimated at over 42 billion barrels, making it the 6th largest in the world.

Exporting bitumen from Nigeria involves mining, heating (for liquefaction), filtration, packaging or containerization, and transport to global construction and industrial markets.

📦 Export Form & Specifications

  • Forms:

    • Natural Bitumen (Asphalt)

    • Refined/Processed Bitumen (Grade 60/70, 80/100, etc.)

    • Cutback Bitumen

    • Emulsion Bitumen

  • Bitumen Grades for Export:

    • 60/70 penetration grade – ideal for road construction

    • 80/100 penetration grade – suitable for cooler climates

  • Packaging:

    • 200 kg steel drums

    • 1 MT bulk bags

    • Flexi tanks

    • Bulk tanker shipments

  • Color: Black or dark brown

  • Flash Point: 220°C minimum

  • Penetration: 60–70 dmm (Grade 60/70)

  • Softening Point: 49°C – 56°C

✅ Industrial Uses

  • Road construction and maintenance (asphalt paving)

  • Roofing felt and waterproofing

  • Soundproofing materials

  • Production of sealants and adhesives

  • Pipe coatings in the oil & gas industry

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Global Market Demand

Global demand for bitumen is projected to grow steadily as infrastructure development surges across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Countries such as India, China, UAE, South Africa, and Turkey are major importers of bitumen.

There’s rising demand for environmentally cleaner road binders, creating room for Nigeria’s natural bitumen as a viable substitute for refined types.

🚢 Export Advantages

  • Abundant, untapped reserves in Nigeria

  • Global demand for infrastructure projects

  • High-profit margin commodity

  • Long shelf life and transportable in bulk

  • Opportunities for public-private investment partnerships

📄 HS Code

  • 2714.90.00.00 – Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt

🛡️ Export Considerationsbituumen solid mineral (1)

  • Requires Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) registration

  • Environmental regulation compliance

  • Quality and grade standardization for global markets

  • Bulk transportation logistics (drum loading, bulk tankers)

SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED is strategically positioned to supply high-grade bitumen in various forms for global infrastructure and industrial use. We maintain consistent quality, volume capacity, and logistics efficiency.

📞 Let’s Build Roads Together. Contact us at adexgbada2023@gmail.com or call 08023063625 / 07071617748.

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