Bangladesh is one of the most active steel-importing markets in South Asia: a construction boom, an established PEB (pre-engineered building) sector, and buyers comfortable with GB-equivalent grades. We ship W beams, H beams, plates, angles and GI/PPGI coil to Chattogram on FOB terms — trial orders from 5 tons, mixed sizes in one container, EN 10204 3.1 MTC with every order. Sea freight runs about 12–18 days from South China. Send your size list for a FOB quote in 24 hours.
Bangladeshi contractors and fabricators buying structural steel care about three things: sections that match the drawing, a landed cost that beats local re-rolling, and paperwork that clears Chattogram customs without surprises. Here is exactly how a Nikasteel order to Bangladesh works.
Popular Sizes & Grades for Bangladesh Projects
| Application | Typical sections | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Garments factories & PEB warehouses | W8–W21 (ASTM dims), HW/HM columns, HN beams | A36, A572 Gr.50, Q235B/Q355B |
| Racking & shed structures | JIS H 100×100–200×100, C channels, angles | SS400, Q235B |
| Bridges & heavy structures | HW/HM 400–600 series, plates 8–60 mm | A572 Gr.50, S355JR, Q355B |
| Roofing & cladding | PPGI corrugated sheets, GI coil | GB/T 2518 DX51D+Z (SGCC equiv.) |
Bangladeshi drawings usually carry ASTM or JIS designations — both map cleanly to GB grades (A36 ≈ Q235B ≈ SS400; A572 Gr.50 ≈ Q355B ≈ SM490). The full cross-reference is in our GB equivalents guide, and we confirm the equivalent grade and state it on the mill test certificate. Working in stainless? See the 304/316L equivalents chart.
Shipping: Chattogram for Dhaka & Inland Bangladesh
- Sea freight (via your forwarder): about 12–18 days from Huangpu/Nansha/Shekou to Chattogram (Chittagong Port), sailing on weekly schedules; some services transit Singapore or Port Klang
- Customs: allow 2–4 days at Chattogram; your clearing agent handles entry with our document set, then inland transport to Dhaka or industrial zones
- Documents: B/L, commercial invoice, packing list, full MTC, and certificate of origin — confirm your HS code and duty position with your clearing agent before ordering
Order Process for Bangladeshi Buyers
- Send your size list or drawing by WhatsApp or email
- FOB quote within 24 hours — price locked 7 days
- 50% T/T deposit → production (stocked sizes ship in 7–15 days)
- Loading with photos/videos + SGS/BV inspection on request
- Balance before shipment → originals by courier
Trial order, low risk
Start with 5 tons mixed in one container — several sizes, even several categories (beam + plate + GI coil), so you can verify quality, packing and documents before scaling up.
Why Bangladeshi buyers choose Nikasteel
Mill-direct pricing from Tangshan & Maanshan groups, certificate paperwork done right (GB grade + equivalent stated), and one English-speaking contact from quote to B/L — no middlemen.
About the Source
Foshan Nikasteel International Trade Co., Ltd. — Foshan, Guangdong. Structural steel, plates and coated coils to 50+ countries since 2016; MOQ 5 t; full MTC every order; SGS/BV/TUV on request. See our daily operations in the recent shipments gallery, plate options on the steel plate page, and beam details on the H beam product page.
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- 🚢 FOB Huangpu / Nansha / Shekou · forwarder support to Chattogram
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Last updated: October 2026.