Real answers for procurement teams sourcing industrial minerals from Dubai.
For bagged carbonates and cement, the typical minimum is one full container load (1 × 20ft FCL, ~25–28 MT). Bulk products — clinker, gypsum and coal — start from 5,000 MT vessel parcels. Smaller LCL shipments can be arranged for sample orders on selected products.
From Jebel Ali Port: East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam) typically 12–18 days CIF. West Africa (Lagos, Tema, Dakar) 18–28 days depending on port congestion and vessel routing. We quote transit times on every formal offer.
Yes — sample quantities (typically 1–5 kg for carbonates) can be arranged for qualified buyers. Samples ship via courier with a representative COA. Sample costs may be credited against the first commercial order.
Standard terms: 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight, or 30% T/T advance + 70% T/T against scanned shipping documents. For established long-term contracts, more flexible structures can be discussed.
Yes. For ongoing buyers we offer private-label printed bags (25 kg / 50 kg / 1 MT FIBC), custom palletisation and double-bagging for sea-freight protection. Minimum order quantities apply for private-label production runs.
Every shipment includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis from the producer's laboratory. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) can be arranged on request.
FOB Jebel Ali / Dubai, CIF and CFR to most major ports worldwide, and EXW Dubai for buyers handling their own logistics. We quote on whichever Incoterm best fits your supply chain.
Our average response time is under 4 hours during Dubai business hours (Sun–Thu, 9 AM–6 PM GST). Most RFQs receive a formal quote the same business day.