Prime Steel Billets
(Grade 3SP & 5SP)
Direct mill supply of prime continuous cast steel billets for rebar rolling, wire drawing, and light structural fabrication. Every shipment includes 100% independent SGS inspection, full mill test certificates, and bulk vessel delivery (CIF) to your seaport.
Reliable Steel Billet Supply for
Re-Rolling Mills & Manufacturers.
In steel manufacturing, consistent billet quality means fewer roll breaks, less downtime, and rebar that meets strength standards every time. Ladle chemistry uniformity and tight dimensional precision directly dictate the tensile performance and surface finish of your finished long steel.
Asia & Africa General Trading supplies prime continuous-cast square billets sourced directly from vetted integrated blast furnace (BOF) and electric arc furnace (EAF) mills. Whether you need standard 3SP rebar feedstock or high-tensile 5SP grades, we manage the chemical verification, SGS load-port testing, and chartered shipping straight to your discharge port.
Backed by 20+ years in international commodity trade, our operations team ensures strict compliance with commercial contracts, transparent shipping schedules, and verified metallurgical properties for every metric ton.
Standard Specifications & Custom Mill Orders
We supply continuous-cast square billets manufactured to standard international benchmarks as well as custom mill orders rolled to buyer-specified chemical analysis, cross-sections, and national metallurgical standards.
| Parameter | Grade 3SP (Benchmark) | Grade 5SP (Benchmark) | Custom Heats & Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governing Standards | GOST 380-2005 / BS 4449 | GOST 380-2005 / BS 4449 | ASTM A615, DIN 17100, JIS G3101, EN 10025 |
| Carbon (C %) | 0.14 – 0.22 | 0.28 – 0.37 | Custom ranges available (0.12% – 0.45%) |
| Manganese (Mn %) | 0.40 – 0.65 | 0.50 – 0.80 | Adjusted for required tensile & yield targets |
| Silicon (Si %) | 0.05 – 0.17 (3SP) / 0.15 – 0.30 | 0.15 – 0.30 | Deoxidation control tailored to customer mill |
| Sulphur (S %) Max | 0.045% – 0.050% | 0.045% – 0.050% | Low-Sulphur heats (≤ 0.025%) on order |
| Phosphorus (P %) Max | 0.040% | 0.040% | Low-Phosphorus heats (≤ 0.025%) on order |
| Cross-Sections | 100×100 mm, 120×120 mm, 125×125 mm, 130×130 mm, 150×150 mm, 160×160 mm | Sections up to 200×200 mm on mill schedule | |
| Standard Lengths | 6,000 mm – 12,000 mm (±100 mm tolerance) | Custom cut lengths specified per cargo | |
| Surface Quality | Continuous cast, free from deep cracks, slag inclusions, or visible piping | 100% load-port visual and dimensional check | |
| Packaging & Stowing | Loose bulk stowed in vessel holds / bundle ties on request | Pre-slung or bundled for breakbulk options | |
Need Custom Steel Grades or Specific Dimensions?
Our mill supply agreements are not limited to standard commercial grades. We arrange dedicated melt campaigns according to buyer chemistry requirements, including micro-alloyed billets (with Vanadium or Niobium additions for high-yield rebar) and specific Carbon Equivalent (CEQ) targets.
Common Applications & Downstream Uses
Our prime continuous-cast billets serve as the primary manufacturing input for re-rollers, foundries, and industrial fabricators across high-growth international trade corridors.
01
Rebar Manufacturing & Rolling Mills
The largest downstream market. Grade 3SP and 5SP billets are hot-rolled into deformed reinforcement bars (8 mm to 40 mm) complying with BS 4449, ASTM A615, and SASO standards for critical civil infrastructure.
02
Wire Rod & Mesh Drawing
Low-carbon billets (Grade 3SP with controlled manganese and silicon) rolled into continuous 5.5 mm to 12 mm wire rod for mesh manufacturing, cold drawing, binding wire, and construction fasteners.
03
Angles, Channels & Structural Steel
Square billets rolled into equal and unequal angles, U-channels, flat bars, and square bars used in transmission towers, steel fabrication frames, racking systems, and industrial construction.
04
Foundry & Furnace Melting Feedstock
Steelmakers and mini-mills utilize short-length square billets (100×100 mm) as direct solid charge material in induction and electric arc furnaces to adjust melt chemistry and increase daily tap output.
05
Heavy Forging & Engineering Parts
Higher-tensile 5SP billets cut and forged into heavy mechanical components, forged rings, automotive axles, railway tie plates, and industrial valve bodies requiring uniform grain structure.
06
Industrial Flanges & Machine Components
Foundries melt continuous-cast billets for precision castings, industrial pump casings, high-pressure pipe flanges, and custom machinery parts where recycled scrap yields unpredictable chemistry.
Quality Guarantee & Buyer Protection
Every shipment is independently verified by recognized international inspection agencies prior to vessel departure, providing complete commercial and metallurgical security for enterprise procurement teams.
Independent Load Port Inspection (SGS / Intertek)
SGS or Intertek inspectors conduct visual, dimensional, and chemical testing on the pier before loading. A formal certificate of weight and quality is issued alongside the draft survey.
Official Mill Test Certificates (MTC 3.1)
Full heat traceability on every bundle and billet face. The manufacturer MTC documents complete ladle analysis, actual yield and tensile values, and carbon equivalent (CEQ) calculations.
Certified Clean Vessel Holds
Our maritime desk charters Handymax and Supramax bulk carriers with mandatory hold cleanliness certification to ensure no contamination from previous bulk coal, fertilizer, or bauxite cargos.
Secure Bank Letters of Credit (LC at Sight)
Payment execution conducted under standard UCP 600 rules via 100% Irrevocable Letters of Credit (LC) at sight or SBLC issued through tier-1 international banks in Dubai and London.
Where We Deliver — Major Seaports & Markets
We connect competitive global mill allocations with high-demand regional consumption corridors where secondary rolling and infrastructure expansion drive continuous billet import volume.
India & South Asia
Massive Melting DemandSouth Asia maintains immense domestic secondary rebar rolling capacity. High protective import tariffs restrict finished rebar imports, creating steady, large-scale import appetite for raw melting feedstock — specifically continuous-cast billets, DRI, and iron ore pellets.
West & East Africa
Active Rerolling FlowRapid commercial construction and national road infrastructure programs across West and East Africa rely heavily on maritime billet imports. Local re-rollers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania import billets in 10,000–25,000 MT parcels to feed domestic rebar mills.
GCC & Middle East
Mega-Project AllocationsUnprecedented infrastructure investment under Saudi Vision 2030, NEOM, and UAE industrial zones demands steady supplementary billet imports for regional rolling mills and structural fabricators requiring rigorous BS 4449 and ASTM adherence.
Southeast Asia
Industrial GrowthDeveloping economies across the ASEAN region continue to expand port, railway, and energy infrastructure. Billets in 130×130 mm and 150×150 mm sections are imported to supplement domestic electric arc furnace production.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Steel Billets.
Answers to common questions about specifications, ordering volumes, SGS inspection procedures, and international payment terms for continuous cast steel billets.
Direct Mill Supply Desk