Pig Iron

28Edge supplies and trades high-quality Pig Iron for steel mills, foundries, metal processors, and industrial manufacturers across international markets. Through relationships with established producers and metallurgical plants, we provide reliable access to ferrous raw materials for steelmaking and casting applications, supported by efficient international logistics and transparent commercial documentation.

Pig iron is an intermediate iron product produced by smelting iron ore in blast furnaces, typically using coke as a reducing agent and limestone or other fluxes during the process. The resulting material has a relatively high carbon content and contains varying levels of silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and other elements. Before becoming finished steel or cast products, pig iron generally undergoes further metallurgical processing to achieve the required chemical and mechanical properties.

28Edge can source different categories and specifications of pig iron, including Basic Pig Iron and Foundry Pig Iron, subject to producer availability, origin, and customer requirements. Chemical composition is particularly important when selecting pig iron, as levels of carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur influence its suitability for specific steelmaking and foundry processes.

In steelmaking, pig iron provides a source of iron and carbon and can be used alongside steel scrap and other metallic feedstocks during production. Foundry pig iron is used in the manufacture of cast iron products and components where controlled chemical composition and casting characteristics are required. Major consuming industries include steel production, automotive manufacturing, machinery, engineering, construction, infrastructure, and general metalworking.

Pig iron is normally supplied as solid pieces or ingots suitable for large-volume industrial consumption. International cargoes can be transported through bulk or breakbulk shipments, depending on shipment quantity, loading facilities, destination, and buyer requirements. 28Edge can facilitate transactions under commonly used international trade terms including FOB, CIF, and CFR.

Depending on the transaction, shipments can be supported by relevant documentation such as Certificate of Analysis (COA), Certificate of Origin, weight certificates, inspection reports, and shipping documents. Independent quantity and quality inspection can also be arranged where required.

Through its international metals sourcing network, 28Edge connects pig iron producers with steelmakers, foundries, distributors, and industrial consumers worldwide. We focus on competitive sourcing, specification transparency, dependable supply, and efficient shipment coordination to support both recurring procurement programs and large-volume international transactions.