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Practical guides for procurement teams sourcing industrial minerals from Dubai.

Calcium Carbonate

Coated vs Uncoated — Which Grade Fits Your Industry?

GCC coated with stearic acid behaves very differently from uncoated ground calcium carbonate. Here's how to choose for PVC, paints, paper and food applications.

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Soda Ash

Guide to Buying Sodium Carbonate from Dubai

Dense vs Light grades, origin options, FOB Jebel Ali pricing dynamics, and what to specify in your RFQ for glass and detergent buyers.

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Logistics

Incoterms for Mineral Imports: FOB or CIF?

When to buy FOB Dubai and handle freight yourself vs letting your supplier quote CIF to your port — cost, risk and documentation implications.

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Gypsum

Raw Gypsum Market Analysis — Middle East 2026

Construction boom driving gypsum demand across MENA. Supply sources, price trends, and cement-grade vs plaster-grade specifications.

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Cement

Portland Cement Type II vs Type V — Key Differences

Moderate vs high sulphate resistance, C₃A limits, and which ASTM grade to specify for marine, coastal and general construction projects.

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