Quartz & Silica Ore Export from Pakistan — High Purity, Lab Certified | WTM
Published: September 21, 2026 |
By: WTM Mineral Export Division |
Location: Karachi, Pakistan |
Category: Industrial Minerals & Silica
Pakistan is geologically endowed with extensive deposits of premium crystalline quartz and high-purity silica rock distributed across the Hazara and Swat formations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) as well as selective mineral belts in northern Punjab. Characterized by high optical translucency, chemical inertness, and exceptionally low trace-iron contamination, Pakistani quartz is globally sought after for precision industrial applications.
World Trade Management (WTM) operates as a leading Pakistani mineral exporter supplying raw quartz lump, processed granular silica, and micronized silica powder to international buyers in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and across Asia via Karachi Port.
WTM Quartz & Silica Ore Technical Specifications
WTM supplies raw quartz and crushed silica sorted and graded per technical industrial requirements:
Assay Metric
High-Purity Grade
Standard Industrial Grade
Glass / Foundry Grade
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
99.0% – 99.5%+
98.0% – 98.8%
97.0% – 98.0%
Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃)
< 0.02%
< 0.05%
< 0.10%
Alumina (Al₂O₃)
< 0.25%
< 0.50%
< 0.80%
Moisture Content
< 0.5%
< 1.0%
< 1.5%
Hardness (Mohs Scale)
7.0 Mohs
7.0 Mohs
7.0 Mohs
Available Forms
Lumps (25mm–120mm)
Crushed Grits (1mm–5mm)
Powder (200–325 Mesh)
Key Global Industries Powered by Pakistani Quartz Ore
With low thermal expansion and high refractory endurance, quartz from WTM serves multiple manufacturing sectors:
Container & Solar Flat Glass: Low Fe₂O₃ levels prevent green discoloration, providing maximum solar transmission in photovoltaic cover glass.
Ceramics & Vitrified Tile Manufacturing: Provides structural vitreous body density and glaze gloss in industrial tile production (used directly in Marjan Industrial Tiles).
Foundry Moulding Sand: High refractoriness withstands molten steel temperatures exceeding 1,600°C without dimensional collapse.
Silica Fume & Silicon Metal Smelting: Raw feedstock for metallurgical grade silicon and ferrosilicon alloys.
Industrial Water Filtration Media: Graded silica gravel for municipal and industrial multi-media water filtration beds.
How to Order Quartz & Silica Ore from WTM Pakistan
1. Technical Inquiry & Sizing Selection
Specify chemical parameters (SiO₂ purity, maximum Fe₂O₃ limit), size distribution (lump vs crushed vs powder), and total required metric tonnage.
2. Sample Dispatch & Assays Verification
WTM dispatches international express sample parcels along with original laboratory XRF/ICP test certificates for buyer quality sign-off.
3. Export Packaging & Container Stuffing
Material is packed in 1,000 kg heavy-duty jumbo bags or 50kg bags on pallets and containerized directly into 20ft ocean containers at Karachi port.
4. Shipment & Trade Document Clearance
Full international shipping documents issued: Ocean Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Invoice, and Independent Inspection Certificates.
Explore WTM's Mineral & Raw Material Portfolio
WTM offers integrated export handling across Pakistan's prime natural resources:
Copper Ore: Lumpy copper ore (Cu 10%–25%) for global smelters.
Marjan Industrial Tiles: Advanced vitrified acid-resistant and technical porcelain tiles engineered using high-grade domestic silica and clays.
FAQ — Quartz & Silica Ore Export from Pakistan
What chemical purity of quartz does WTM export from Pakistan?
WTM exports industrial quartz and silica ore with SiO₂ purity ranging from 97.5% up to 99.5%+, with extremely low iron oxide (Fe₂O₃ under 0.03%), making it ideal for solar glass, semiconductors, and ceramic glazes.
What physical sizing options are available for quartz shipments?
Quartz is available in natural lump form (20mm–150mm), crushed granular sizing (1mm–5mm or 5mm–25mm), and pulverized silica powder (200 to 400 mesh) packed in 1MT jumbo bags or 50kg bags.
What is the minimum order quantity for quartz and silica exports?
The minimum order quantity is one 20ft FCL ocean container carrying approximately 25 Metric Tons. Monthly bulk supply agreements of 500 to 2,000 MT are also handled.
Does WTM export quartz ore to the UAE, Gulf, and European markets?
Yes. WTM regularly ships mineral cargo from Karachi Port to Jebel Ali (UAE), Dammam/Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Turkey, and European seaports with complete customs documentation and COO.
Source Premium Pakistani Quartz & Silica with WTM
Contact WTM's mineral export desk for chemical assay reports, sample requests, and competitive FOB Karachi or CFR global quotations.
