East Asia · Export Market
Export Limestone & Minerals to China
From Port Bitung, North Sulawesi — PT Wira Energi Utama
Export Overview — China
China is the world's largest consumer of limestone and calcium derivatives, driven by its massive steel, cement, chemical, and agricultural sectors. Despite having domestic production, quality-specific import demand for high-purity CaO (>55%), ultra-fine PCC, and specialty hydrated lime continues to grow. PT Wira Energi Utama exports from Port Bitung to major Chinese ports (Guangzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao) with competitive transit times of 5–8 days.
Export Logistics to China
Get detailed shipping estimates, transit times, and required documentation for the China market.
Trade Route — Indonesia to China
Port of Loading
Port of Bitung, North Sulawesi (KEK Bitung)
Port of Discharge
Guangzhou / Tianjin / Qingdao / Shenzhen
Distance
≈2,800 nautical miles
Transit Time
≈8 days
MOQ per Shipment
7,500 – 10,000 MT per bulk shipment
Incoterms
FOB Port Bitung | CIF Guangzhou / Tianjin
Export Workflow (7 Steps)
- 1
Chinese buyer issues inquiry with GB standard specifications
- 2
Sample + COA + MSDS sent for CNAS-accredited lab verification
- 3
Price negotiation (CNF/CIF Guangzhou basis typical)
- 4
LC (Letter of Credit) or TT arrangement per buyer preference
- 5
Production, QC verification, and port pre-clearance
- 6
Loading at Port Bitung with ACFTA Form E documentation
- 7
Vessel transit 5–8 days to Chinese port
Products in Demand — China
High-CaO Limestone (>55%)
Spec: CaO >55%, SiO2 <0.35%, low MgO
Flux stone demand for Chinese steel mills and EAF furnaces in Guangdong, Hebei provinces
PCC (>99.8% CaCO3)
Spec: CaCO3 >99.85%, brightness >98.5%, D50 1.2–2.5µm
High-purity PCC for specialty paper, plastics modification, and pharmaceutical applications
Hydrated Lime (Ca(OH)2 94.5%)
Spec: Ca(OH)2 >94%, 325 mesh >95%
FGD sorbent demand from coal power plants in Central and Northern China
Industry Demand in China
China's steel industry is the dominant consumer, requiring flux stone for blast furnace and EAF operations. Chemical sector demands high-purity PCC. Power generation requires hydrated lime for FGD systems. Agricultural sector imports aglime for acidic soil regions in South China.
Required Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (COO) — Form E (ASEAN-China FTA)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- China CIQ (Customs Inspection) compliant packing list
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Fumigation Certificate (if required)
Compliance Notes
Exports to China benefit from ASEAN-China FTA (ACFTA) using Form E COO for preferential tariff. Chinese GB standards apply for quality — we provide GB-standard XRF analysis on request. Copper-free packaging requirement for bulk mineral imports must be observed.
Incoterms Available
FAQ — Exporting to China
Does PT WEU hold Form E certification for ACFTA benefits?
What GB standard does your limestone conform to?
Can you supply via container or only bulk vessel?
Check Stock for China Export
150,000 MT/month production capacity. Check availability and shipping schedule to your location.
150K MT
/month capacity
250 TPH
Crusher Plant
Export
Ready Port Bitung