Bulk Commodities & Materials
ACTTAO Co., Ltd. imports, exports, and supplies bulk industrial and construction materials, connecting stable overseas sources directly to contractors, materials manufacturers, and traders in Japan. We manage the whole chain: quality control at origin, cross-border trade and settlement, and delivery and acceptance inside Japan.
Our lead product today is natural river sand from Russia. Other bulk categories can be arranged on request.
Lead product: natural river sand from Russia
ACTTAO Co., Ltd. supplies natural river sand from the Amur River basin in the Russian Far East directly to construction companies in Japan. Our sand has been tested by the Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, a JIS-accredited laboratory, and we are the authorized agent for the Japanese market. From a first sample to a multi-year contract, we build the supply around your project.
The sand, up close
The challenge, and what we offer
The challenge in Japan
- Domestic river sand production has declined since the 1970s, and long-term supply of high-grade natural sand remains tight.
- Sea sand carries chloride ions that corrode reinforcing steel, and washing it adds cost to every batch.
- Demand keeps rising: Shinkansen extensions, national resilience programs, and disaster reconstruction.
What ACTTAO offers
- Sand from the Amur River basin, roughly 600 km from Hokkaido at the closest point.
- Chloride content of 0.001%, far below that of sea sand, so no washing step is needed.
- Test results from a JIS-accredited laboratory, with the reports available on request.
- Stable capacity of 5 to 8 million tonnes per year.
- A licensed supply chain from Russia through Hong Kong to Japan, managed end to end.
Test data
The Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, Central Laboratory (JNLA-accredited), carried out an aggregate quality test (Report No. 26A1497) and an alkali-silica reactivity test (Report No. 26A1498). Both reports were issued on August 21, 2026.
- 0.001%Chloride content (as NaCl)
- 65.5%Solid content
- 2.60 g/cm³Saturated surface-dry density
- 0.66%Water absorption
- 2.17Fineness modulus
- InnocuousAlkali-silica reactivity
| Item | Test method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sieve analysis (percent passing by mass) | JIS A 1102 | 10 mm 100% / 5 mm 99% / 2.5 mm 90% / 1.2 mm 80% / 0.6 mm 70% / 0.3 mm 40% / 0.15 mm 4% |
| Fineness modulus | JIS A 1102 | 2.17 |
| Fines content | JIS A 1103 | 0.1% |
| Bulk density | JIS A 1104 | 1.69 kg/L |
| Solid content | JIS A 1104 | 65.5% |
| Organic impurities | JIS A 1105 | Light (pass) |
| Saturated surface-dry density | JIS A 1109 | 2.60 g/cm³ |
| Oven-dry density | JIS A 1109 | 2.58 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption | JIS A 1109 | 0.66% |
| Soundness loss | JIS A 1122 | 0.7% |
| Clay lumps | JIS A 1137 | 0.08% |
| Chloride content (as NaCl) | JIS A 5308 Annex JA (JIS K 0127) | 0.001% |
| Alkali-silica reactivity (chemical method) | JIS A 1145 | Sc 32 mmol/L, Rc 36 mmol/L, innocuous |
Supply chain
Russia — origin
Natural river sand deposits in the Amur River basin, quarried under GOST first-grade quality control with a valid mining license. Every shipment is inspected to GOST first-grade standards before loading.
Hong Kong — trading hub
A Hong Kong entity handles export, trading, settlement, and documentation. Certificates of origin, quality records, and customs paperwork are consolidated here for full traceability.
Japan — delivery
ACTTAO Co., Ltd., as the authorized agent for Japan, delivers directly to construction companies. We guarantee JIS conformity and can arrange re-testing on arrival where required.
Why buyers can proceed with confidence
- Location — The deposits sit in the Russian Far East, about 600 km from Hokkaido, which keeps lead times short and freight costs low.
- Outside sanctions — Natural sand for concrete is an ordinary civilian commodity and is not subject to economic sanctions on Russia or to export controls.
- Settlement — Your contract and payment are with ACTTAO Co., Ltd., settled through the Hong Kong entity, and delivery takes place inside Japan. You have no direct commercial dealings with Russia.
Logistics and capacity
- Sea route — Russian Far East ports → Sea of Japan → Niigata, Akita, Otaru, Tomakomai, and other major ports. About 600 km to Hokkaido, roughly 3 days at sea.
- Plan A — Transshipment onto large bulk carriers, 4,000 to 5,000 tonnes per vessel, for high-volume and long-term orders.
- Plan B — Direct shipment from Nikolaevsk to Japan, suited to smaller lots and trial orders.
- Capacity — 5 to 8 million tonnes per year.
- Reserves — Three deposits with confirmed reserves of more than 100 million tonnes.
- Outlook — Multiple deposits spread the risk and support a supply horizon of more than ten years.
Pricing and cost
- Sourcing straight from the deposit removes intermediary margins.
- Volume discounts apply to bulk and long-term contracts.
- Settlement in Japanese yen is available, which limits your currency exposure.
- With chloride at 0.001%, you avoid the washing cost that sea sand requires.
- Every lot meets GOST first-grade standards, which lowers the risk of re-testing at the port of entry.
Pricing depends on volume, delivery schedule, and destination port.
How to start
- Initial meeting and sample delivery for quality confirmation
- Agreement on volume, schedule, and price (spot or annual contract)
- Delivery of the test reports from the Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials
- Shipment, customs clearance, delivery, and acceptance inspection
Ways to work with us
- Spot supply — For single projects and trial orders.
- Annual supply contract — Secures volume and locks in pricing for stable procurement.
- OEM and joint sales — Co-marketing arrangements with partners in Japan.
Support for first-time buyers
- Small trial orders on the Plan B direct route.
- Trial mixing support at concrete plants in Japan.
- Technical advice on mix design and quality control.
Other bulk categories
Beyond river sand, other bulk industrial and construction materials can be arranged on request.
Request a sample
We can send sand samples, share the test reports, and prepare a quotation on request.
For sand inquiries, you can also write to us directly at [email protected].