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when Bitumen Business slows down...!

you probably have seen to many "what to do when business is slow..." tips and advice on the net. things like:

• contact old clients and make better relations
• cut possible costs and do more yourself
• work on advertising strategies and write new plans
• etc etc etc

I, personally, am fed up with slow business in Iran recent months, but more fed up with these advises!

in the last three months I just did couple of sales which is disappointing! so I struggled a lot with this question and here are my COMPLETELY DIFFERENT solution!

Bitumen from Iran

• understand the reason
  hmmm... well, the real one I mean! in my case, presidential election in Iran and large scale fluctuations in USD/Rial rate were strongest reasons
  understanding the real reasons will definitely help you get back on track when those which are out of your control ended up.
• long run buddy! look at the long run!
  the lab is over? but there are more remaining! the sanctions will be over, new president will step to power, USD/Rial rate will be solid, L/C will be OK again... what next? so you have to be ready for a long run business.
• take some nasty time OFF!
  damn go out of your office, hang out with friends (especially those who may have impact on your business) and spend some time for yourself! 

how to deal with Bitumen business - packing sector

Packing industry has a big stake in bitumen business in Iran (also worldwide). the most common ways are bulk bitumen carrying, steel drums and Polybags. all the 3 methods are used widely in Iran and business in this regard sound promising for investors and medium size business owners. I've heard a lot from companies from EU and China about new inventions in this sector but haven't yet met any trader or refinery using these methods.

I personally prefer Polybags, as a business to start. why? because it's more innovative, needs less capital and has some advantages comparing to two other elder brothers! Some advantages using Bitumen packaging bags are:

1. Bitumen Packed In 35Kg (+/-5%) so it's easier for lifting & carriage
2. Environment friendly and  safer than Drums. Polybag melts along with Bitumen in melting process at site.
3. No waste Residual Bitumen left compared with Iron/steel drums.
4. Cleaner process all the way until reaching the end-user.

regarding Steel drums, let me advise you one thing: never go for used drums!! neither as a trader, nor as a customer. cold rolled steel drums coated in anti rust black with description as Follows:
Height: 98 cm
Diameter: 50 cm
Thickness: 5/6 mm
Gross Weight: 190 Kg
Net Weight: 180 Kg
Tolerance: +/-3%
these drums are much more expensive and the size of company capital needs to be tremendously higher.
and there are many big companies active in this field. the last dis-advantage about this business is you are always affected by fluctuations of metal prices world-wide.

costs: polybags are 20 USD per MT, Drums 30-35USD per MT and Bulk depends on transportation costs
also polybags are 50% cheaper in regard of human labor cost during the packing process.
and:
Cargo charges, melting process, waste handling and disposal, loss of material are other facts to be considered by traders.
the problem is the environment temperature, which should be lower than 30 degree Celsius.

well, if you have made up your mind and want to start a business in Iran regarding packing bitumen, you have to know many traders, buyers and all the main and major suppliers. for this reason maybe I can help you!

how to trade bitumen?

first of all, let me tell you this is about how to trade real bitumen! not trading bitumen as a commodity in commodity markets (like NYMEX or FOREX etc)
The real bitumen is used for many construction projects and industries like road and house constructions, resins and other chemical usages.

Trading bitumen means buying or selling, or importing and exporting bitumen from its sources in countries like Iran, to destinations like Africa, India, China or Europe.

To trade bitumen within Iranian resources you have to buy it from:
a. Iran Mercantile Exchange Market
b. a dealer

a) in this case, you have to be authorized by IME. this happens when you register a company in Iran and provide the IME with enough documents on your technical and financial abilities to deal bitumen internationally. when you got authorized, you can buy bitumen from sources like Jey and Pasargad refinery directly. you buy in Exchange Market and you got the delivery in factory or in ports.

b) if you are trying to buy from a dealer, you agree on the payment terms and delivery conditions, you provide less documents and efforts, but you pay 5-10 USD per Metric Ton more. it's really important to buy from someone who has a good reputation. Don't involve yourself with middle man and commissioners who are not authorized dealers themselves.

I can help you with both above ways. feel free to contact me emad at irxp dot com

Investing your capital and time in Bitumen business?

How do you feel about starting a new business in bitumen field?! My main business is providing marketing consultancy services to international companies who want to market and promote their brand, products or services in Iran, I also import industrial equipments and export raw materials from Iran. so simply bitumen can not be my main business. but I've learned a lot about bitumen related business in my own country which I'd like to share with you. so if you are wondering how to start an asphalt business, here are some suggestions to help you get off to the best possible start, but first remember, I look from this direction: Iran is exporter of bitumen and you are probably investing your new business inside Iran:
in this post I will list the title businesses and in future posts I will extract details about each case:

1. Trading Bitumen
2. Packing business (drumming, bagging etc)
3. transportation
4. shipping forwarders
5. sub-products and services
6. road construction
7. producing butimen
8. producing related products

what's the common issue among all above issues? bitumen!
I will write you guys back soon...