Frequently Asked Questions about Bitumen Price

Q: What kind of packaging is this bitumen price with?

It’s better to know that generally, bitumen packing can affect the total price of bitumen from zero to 20 %.

For example, packing of bulk bitumen has no effect on the total price of the product and only the cost of bitumen itself is considered.

Q: If the cargo is transported in drums and jumbo bag, how many tons are loaded in each container?

Well, in all cases of packing, 20 tons can be placed in a container.

Q: Is there any difference between the prices of different bitumen grades?

Yes. Basically, all grades of bitumen have a cost higher than the penetration grade 60/70.

Usually, viscosity grade bitumen is more expensive than penetration grades ( 3 to 5 $) and the penetration grade 40/50 usually is 10 $ expensive than penetration grade 60/70 and 80/100.

The price of penetration grade 60/70 and 80/100 is the same. Altogether, the base of bitumen price evaluation is the price of penetration grade 60/70.

To know more about the other types of bitumen prices contact us.

Q: What factors affect the price of bitumen?

• • Rising oil prices

• • Economic condition of the world

• • Road construction projects in different countries

• • The cost of shipping and containers

• • The high season

• • The bitumen brokerage

• • The prices of materials that can be used in bitumen industry, for example the rising of steel sheet price impacts on the drum of bitumen and generally affects the cost of bitumen.

Q: Why do we get different prices from different suppliers?

The price of suppliers usually varies from 5 to 10$ compared to the balanced market price.

If the price difference of the suppliers is less than 5 to 10$, the quality of the bitumen should be evaluated or it may be from an uncertain origin.