Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited

Import Soapstone from Pakistan to Italy

Q: What industrial minerals does Indus Minerals export from Pakistan?

Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources exports 18 high-grade industrial minerals from Pakistan: Chromite Ore (lumps), Chromite Concentrate (38%-44% Cr2O3 from our KPK Beneficiation Plant & 48%-52% Cr2O3), Calcium Carbonate (98.5%-99.2% pure Coated & Uncoated GCC powder and crystalline Calcite lumps), Talc & Soapstone (92%-98% whiteness, certified asbestos-free), Fluorite (CaF2 75%-97%), Manganese Ore (Mn 30%-45%), Copper Ore, Himalayan Pink Salt, Barite (API 13A SG 4.20+), Bauxite, Antimony Ore (Stibnite), Quartz (99.5%+ SiO2), Magnesite, Gypsum, Dolomite, Rock Phosphate, and Limestone via Karachi Port and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim.

Q: What is the capacity and specifications of the Indus Minerals Chromite Beneficiation Plant in KPK?

The Indus Minerals chromite beneficiation plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan has a capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) per month. It upgrades indigenous run-of-mine chromite ore into high-grade metallurgical chromite concentrate grading 38% to 44% Cr2O3 with favorable Cr:Fe ratios tailored for international ferrochrome smelters.

Q: How does Indus Minerals guarantee mineral quality and chemical assay compliance?

Every shipment is certified prior to vessel loading by independent international inspection agencies, primarily SGS Pakistan, Alex Stewart International, or Alfred H. Knight (AHK). Certificates verify chemical assay (XRF/wet chemical), moisture, particle size distribution, and gross/net cargo weight.

Q: What payment terms and Incoterms are accepted for international mineral orders?

Indus Minerals operates under standard international trade instruments including 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight from top-tier international banks, or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T Advance + Balance against shipping documents). Deliveries are structured under FOB Karachi Port, CFR Asian/European destination ports, or CIF terms.

Q: How can international buyers request mineral samples or official Firm Corporate Offers (FCO)?

Buyers can submit technical specifications via the online RFQ portal at indusminerals.com.pk/rfq or contact the trade desk via WhatsApp at +92 336 5337799. Certified 1-5 kg assay samples are dispatched internationally via DHL or FedEx alongside recent SGS laboratory reports.

As a leading supplier to Italy, we export high-grade Soapstone structured directly for your industrial requirements. Italy's world-renowned ceramics, flame retardant chemical, and plastics industries rely on premium Antimony Ore, Talc, and Soapstone. We provide high-purity, low-impurity minerals tailored to EU REACH standards.Öncelikli olarak Hayber Pahtunhva (KPK) bölgesinin yüksek kaliteli yataklarından temin edilen ultra saf Sabuntaşımız, olağanüstü 'Kar Beyazı' parlaklığı ile ünlüdür. Sektörde aşırı yumuşaklığı ve saflığı ile bilinen sabuntaşı tozumuz (1250 mesh'e kadar), kozmetik, özel plastikler ve premium kağıt endüstrilerindeki önde gelen üreticiler tarafından yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır.

Quick Answer

How to import Soapstone from Pakistan to Italy? Indus Minerals exports high-grade Soapstone to Italy via Karachi Port. The standard minimum order quantity is 25–100 MT (FCL) with a typical lead time of 30-40 days to major ports such as Genoa, Naples, La Spezia. Payment terms are L/C or T/T. All shipments are SGS inspected.

Commercial Terms

Minimum Order Quantity

25–100 MT (FCL)

Payment Terms

L/C or T/T

Pricing Indicator

Premium pricing for high-grade specs

Estimated Lead Time

30-40 days

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Guaranteed Value
Beyazlık/Parlaklık	%95 - %98
MgO	%31 - %32 min
SiO2	%61 - %62
Asbest	Kesinlikle İçermez
Boyut (Toz)	325 Mesh'ten 1250 Mesh'e

* İşlenmiş sabuntaşı tozu, 25kg veya 50kg'lık çuvallarda, paletlenmiş ve streç film ile sarılmış olarak ihraç edilir. Her parti, titizlikle asbestsiz olarak sertifikalandırılır.

Logistics & Routing

All shipments originate from Karachi Port, Pakistan. For Italy, we typically route to the following main ports:

Genoa
Naples
La Spezia

Ready to Proceed?

Submit a formal RFQ to receive a firm corporate offer (FCO) tailored to your specific requirements for delivery to Italy.

Request Firm Corporate Offer

Quality Guarantee

All shipments are subject to independent third-party inspection (SGS, Alex Stewart, or equivalent) at the port of loading to certify weight and quality before dispatch.

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