Himadri executes liquid coal tar pitch export to Middle East

The consignment, totalling 3,600 tonnes of liquid coal tar pitch, was shipped from Himadri's terminal at the New Mangalore Port

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL), a global leader in speciality chemicals and advanced carbon materials, today announced the successful execution of its first-ever liquid coal tar pitch export shipment to the Middle East from its terminal at the New Mangalore Port - marking a significant milestone for both the company and India's growing stature in the global carbon materials trade.

The consignment, totalling 3,600 tonnes of liquid coal tar pitch, was shipped from Himadri's terminal at the New Mangalore Port, reaffirming the company's operational capabilities and supply chain resilience in executing high-volume exports to international markets. Alongside its established terminal at Haldia on India's eastern coast, this shipment from the western coastline opens a second export corridor for Himadri.

This new development further strengthens the company's ability to cater to critical industrial demand across key global regions, particularly the Middle East and the Americas.

Commenting on the development, Anurag Choudhary, Chairman & Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, stated: "This first-ever coal tar pitch shipment from New Mangalore Port to the Middle East is a defining milestone for Himadri and underscores India's growing presence in the global carbon materials ecosystem. It reflects our capability to deliver large-scale, high-quality exports while reaffirming our steadfast commitment to reliability, consistency and operational excellence. This reflects the confidence global markets have in our products and capabilities. As we continue to expand our international footprint, we remain firmly focused on reinforcing India's position as a trusted and dependable supplier of advanced carbon materials."