ARKIA GROUP – Bitumen Export Division
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Premium Iranian Bitumen. Global Reach. Proven Performance.
Welcome to ARKIA GROUP
For over 18 years, ARKIA GROUP has been a trusted name in the export of premium-grade Iranian bitumen.Our mission is clear and consistent: to deliver bitumen with uncompromising quality, reliable logistics, and a level of service that fosters long-term partnerships.
With supply chains based in Iran and a growing international presence across the Middle East, India, Africa, South America, and Europe, ARKIA provides dependable export solutions in jumbo bags, bulk shipments, and embossed steel drums.
Our Bitumen Export Services:
 •Penetration Grade Bitumen: 60/70, 80/100, 40/50
 •Viscosity Grade Bitumen: VG-10, VG-30, VG-40
Packaging Options:
•Embossed steel drums
•1-ton jumbo bags
•Bulk shipments (for terminals or refineries)
•Shipment capacity:
From 500 MT to 5,000 MT per contract
Why ARKIA GROUP?
•Proven performance in key export markets:
India, UAE, GCC countries, East & West Africa, Brazil, Latin America, and Europe
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Rigorous quality control from refinery to loading
•Professional logistics and customs team at Bandar Abbas port
•Flexible financial settlement via UAE banking channels
•Transparent documentation and real-time shipment tracking
Expanding into Europe
With increasing demand across Eastern and Southern Europe, ARKIA GROUP now offers:
•Deliveries in jumbo bags and bulk, fully tailored for European standards
•Full documentation aligned with EU compliance requirements
•Seamless logistics through our regional and maritime partners
•Opportunities for exclusive distribution partnerships in select countries
Our Commitment
At ARKIA GROUP, we don’t just export bitumen.
We deliver reliability, transparency, and results.
Every shipment reflects the strength of our network—and the trust we’ve earned.
Let us be your trusted bitumen partner for infrastructure, growth, and long-term success.
Let’s pave the future—together.

Air Blowing Bitumen:

The production of bitumen involves three standard methods, namely the Blowing method, Straight run method, and Blending method, which are employed in Iran and other countries.
Air Blowing Bitumen is manufactured through the process of combining vacuum Bottom (VB) and air in a reactor. By controlling the process conditions, various grades of bitumen are produced.
Bitumen classification is based on different specifications such as penetration, viscosity, and the performance of bitumen on the road, among others.

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Types of grades Technical Specifications

Customized Bitumen:

This type is created based on the requests of customers. Pavements that are specifically designed and built to withstand heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions require custom-engineered grades of bitumen. By altering the characteristics of the original bitumen through changes in processing conditions and/or the addition of modifiers such as polymers and rubber, these specifications can be met.

Types of grades Technical Specifications

Bitumen Emulsion:

Bitumen emulsions are O/W (Oil on Water) solutions, consisting of bitumen particles dispersed in the water phase and stabilized with surfactants, also known as emulsifiers. These emulsions are commonly used for tack coats between hot mix asphalt layers, prime coats for thin hot mix surfacing layers, chip seal pavements, cold mixed asphalt, and maintenance binder applications.
Bitumen emulsions are categorized as:
Anionic with negatively charged globules
* Cationic with positively charged globules
* Non-ionic with neutral globules.
Additionally, they are classified based on the time of setting after spraying, categorized as: Quick Set (QS), Rapid Set (RS), Medium Set (MS), and Slow Set (SS).

Types of grades Technical Specifications

Cutback Bitumen:

The process of creating Cutback Bitumen involves the addition of controlled amounts of petroleum solvents such as Kerosene, Gasole, and Gasoline. This is done to reduce the viscosity of bitumen for spraying at ambient temperatures, making it suitable for various applications including Asphalt Pavement Construction, Maintenance, Prime and Tack Coating, and others. Cutback bitumen is classified based on the time of curing after spraying as Rapid Curing (RC), Medium Curing (MC), and Slow Curing (SC).

Types of grades Technical Specifications