TiO2 supplier for Nepal

Nepal is landlocked — TiO2 transships via Kolkata port and India-Nepal border. Steady but small market.

Market size

~3,000 t/year

Lead time

25–30 days ocean + 7–14 days inland

Main ports

Kolkata (transhipment), Birgunj border

Market context

Nepal consumes approximately 3,000 t TiO2 annually. Construction paint demand from Kathmandu Valley urbanization. Earthquake reconstruction continues to support paint demand.

Buyer profile

Nepalese paint companies, plastic packaging, construction-related distributors.

Recommended SEMITI grades for Nepal

SEMITI 298

rutile · sulfate

Universal Sulfate Rutile

Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.

SEMITI 996

rutile · chloride

Universal Rutile

Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.

Logistics

Kolkata is the primary entry point. Onward truck transport to Nepal via Birgunj/Raxaul or Sunauli/Bhairahawa borders. India-Nepal trade treaty simplifies transit.

Regulations & import

Nepal customs + Indian transit requirements. NBSM certification for some categories.

Payment terms

LC at sight common.

Common questions — Nepal

Can SEMITI deliver to Kathmandu directly?+

Effectively yes via Kolkata + truck transit. We coordinate with Indian and Nepalese transit partners. Total time 35–45 days China-to-Kathmandu.

Request quote for delivery to Nepal

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.

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