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Market overview
Bitumen market in Madagascar
Bitumen Supplier for Madagascar
Madagascar relies on a network of national routes (Routes Nationales) to connect Antananarivo with its ports and regional towns. Many of these roads are being rehabilitated or upgraded, and each project depends on a steady supply of the right binder. The island’s main port, Toamasina on the east coast, handles most imported bitumen, with other ports such as Mahajanga and Toliara serving the west and south.
Climate
Climate and Grade Selection
Madagascar’s east coast is humid and exposed to tropical cyclones and heavy seasonal rain, while the central highlands are cooler and the south-west is dry. Pavements must resist water damage on the coast and temperature cycling in the highlands. Penetration grades 60/70 and 80/100 are widely used for hot-mix asphalt, cutback and emulsion primes are used before surfacing, and surface dressings with rapid-setting emulsions are a cost-effective way to seal lower-traffic roads.
Grades
Bitumen Grades Supplied to Madagascar
Polymer modified bitumen (PMB) for heavily trafficked routes
See grades Cutback bitumen such as MC 30 and MC 70 for prime and tack coats
See grades Bitumen emulsions for surface dressing, tack coats and slurry seals
See grades Oxidized bitumen for roofing and waterproofing
See grades Packaging and logistics
Packaging and Logistics
Jumbo bags
Oxidized and solid-grade bitumen.
Steel drums
New 180 kg steel drums.
Bitutainers
ISO tank containers for bulk liquid.
BituBox
Modified and speciality grades.
Because heated bulk storage is limited outside the main centres, many Malagasy contractors prefer drums or jumbo bags, which can be stored and moved inland by truck as the project progresses. For large rehabilitation programmes with melting facilities, bulk Bitutainers offer a lower cost per tonne. Read our comparison of bulk, drum and flexitank shipping to plan the best option.
Documentation
Documentation
Every shipment is supported by a certificate of analysis (COA) for the batch, the technical data sheet (TDS) and the material safety data sheet (MSDS), plus the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin that your clearing agent will ask for. Third-party inspection can be arranged on request. Our guide to import documentation for bitumen from the UAE explains each document.
Why us
Why Choose Black Rock Bitumen for Madagascar
Full range of paving, liquid and industrial grades from one supplier
Packaging matched to your storage, handling and transport conditions
Certificate of analysis, TDS and MSDS with every shipment
FOB, CFR and CIF quotations with clear payment terms
Technical support for tender specifications and grade selection
We work with contractors, distributors and public agencies to deliver bitumen that meets the specification, on time and with complete paperwork.
Payment terms
Payment terms for smooth transactions
01
TT Method
The buyer pays 30% advance, with the balance against B/L draft (CFR) or customs docs (FOB).
02
LC at Sight
100% irrevocable, non-transferable, confirmed LC at sight, subject to bank approval by Black Rock Bitumen.
FAQ
Bitumen in Madagascar: common questions
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