Turkmenistan
Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide, 99%
- CAS
- 162881-26-7
- Formula
- C26H27O3P
- MW
- 418.5 g/mol
ZX-018168
Central Asia
Chemicals shipped to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's chemical economy revolves around natural gas. The Kiyanly gas chemical complex, the Turkmenbashi refinery and fertiliser plants producing urea and ammonia need catalysts, process chemicals, solvents and analytical reagents. Cotton and textile processing in Mary and Turkmenabat and construction materials production add demand for specialty and inorganic chemicals, while laboratories and pharmaceutical suppliers in Ashgabat buy APIs and lab reagents. Imports are tightly managed, and contracts often need registration with the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange. Zemixal routes sea freight from Nhava Sheva or Mundra via Poti or Baku/Alat with trans-Caspian ferry to Turkmenbashi, for total transit of about 40 to 55 days. Air cargo to Ashgabat typically takes 4 to 7 days. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.
VapiNhava Sheva / MundraTurkmenbashi (Caspian)sea 40–55 daysAshgabat (ASB)air 4–7 days
Turkmenistan at a glance
| Capital | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Currency | Turkmenistan Manat (TMT) |
| Languages | Turkmen |
| Discharge seaports | Turkmenbashi (Caspian), Poti, Georgia (via Caspian ferry), Baku/Alat, Azerbaijan (via Caspian ferry) |
| Arrival airports | Ashgabat (ASB) |
| Sea transit from India | 40–55 days port to port |
| Air transit | 4–7 days |
| Chemical regulator | Ministry of Environmental Protection / State Customs Service |
| Pharma regulator | Ministry of Health and Medical Industry |
Transit timeline by sea
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 40–55 daysOcean transit to Turkmenbashi (Caspian)
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Environmental Protection / State Customs Service.
Indicative door to door by sea: 47–72 days
By air the same journey usually takes 8–17 days from order to delivery.
Importing chemicals into Turkmenistan
Imports into Turkmenistan are closely managed. Contracts are often registered with the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange before goods can move, and hazardous chemicals may need permits from the relevant ministries. Pharmaceutical substances fall under the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry. Sea cargo usually reaches Turkmenbashi via Georgian ports and a trans-Caspian ferry, so transit documents are part of the file. Hard-currency payment arrangements should be confirmed in advance, and dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA.
Main buying sectors
Natural gas & gas chemicalsOil refiningFertilisers (urea, ammonia)Cotton & textilesConstruction materials
Industrial hubs we deliver to
Ashgabat · Turkmenbashi · Mary · Kiyanly (gas chemical complex) · Turkmenabat
Document checklist
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Contract registration with the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange where applicable
- Permit for hazardous or controlled substances where applicable
- Transit documents via Georgia/Azerbaijan
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.
Why buyers in Turkmenistan order from Zemixal
Zemixal provides the paperwork Turkmen contract registration needs and routes gas-chemical supplies across the Caspian to Turkmenbashi.
By division
What we supply to Turkmenistan
Ordered by how often buyers in Turkmenistan ask for them.
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Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…
5,293 productsSolvents (HPLC & GC)
HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…
590 productsAPIs
Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…
385 productsBiochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…
2,841 productsImpurity Reference Standards
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20,060 productsPharmaceutical Intermediates
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Questions
Shipping to Turkmenistan
Do contracts need registration before shipment to Turkmenistan?
Often they do. Many import contracts are registered with the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, a step handled by the Turkmen buyer. We provide the pro forma invoice, product specifications and documents needed for that registration and ship once it is complete.
Which payment methods are common for Turkmen orders?
Hard-currency payment arrangements, typically in USD, should be confirmed before the order. The payment terms are stated on our quotation. Raise any bank or currency constraints in your enquiry so the terms can be agreed before contract registration. This avoids delays once the goods are ready to ship.
Can gas chemical plants order catalysts and process chemicals in bulk?
Yes. The Specialty Chemicals and Inorganics & Metals divisions include many catalysts, additives and process chemicals. Send the list through the RFQ page, and we quote sea freight via Poti or Alat with trans-Caspian ferry to Turkmenbashi. Dangerous goods documents are prepared for every leg of the route.
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