MS Plate Importers in Bangladesh

What is an MS Plate?

MS Plate stands for Mild Steel Plate, a flat, rectangular sheet of low-carbon steel widely used in construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and industrial applications.

Key Features of MS Plates:

1. Material Composition
   • Made from low-carbon steel (Carbon content: 0.05% to 0.25%).
   • Contains small amounts of manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur.
2. Properties
   • Durable & Strong: Good structural strength.
   • Malleable & Ductile: Easy to weld, cut, and shape.
   • Affordable: Cheaper than high-carbon or alloy steel.
   • Corrosion-prone: Requires coating (galvanizing/painting) for long-term use.
3. Common Grades & Standards
   • ASTM A36 (General-purpose structural steel)
   • IS 2062 (Indian standard for MS plates)
   • JIS G3101 SS400 (Japanese standard)
   • EN 10025 S235JR (European standard)

Uses of MS Plates

✔ Construction (Beams, columns, bridges)
✔ Shipbuilding & Automotive (Body frames, chassis)
✔ Machinery & Equipment (Fabrication, storage tanks)
✔ Infrastructure (Pipelines, railway tracks)
✔ General Fabrication (Metal furniture, gates, brackets)

Types of MS Plates

1. Hot-Rolled MS Plates – Produced at high temperatures, rough surface.
2. Cold-Rolled MS Plates – Smoother finish, more precise dimensions.
3. Chequered MS Plates – Anti-slip surface (used in flooring).
4. Galvanized MS Plates – Zinc-coated for corrosion resistance.

Available Sizes & Thickness

• Thickness: 1mm to 200mm+
• Width: 1000mm to 2500mm
• Length: Customizable (up to 12m or more)

Importers in Bangladesh

​In Bangladesh, several companies are involved in importing Mild Steel (MS) plates to meet the country’s construction and manufacturing demands. Notable importers include:​

• Reverie Power & Automation Engineering Ltd.: A significant importer of MS plates, contributing to 38% of the total imports with three shipments during the period from October 2023 to September 2024.
• Youngone Garment Accessories Industries Ltd.: Accounting for 25% of the imports with two shipments in the same period. ​
• Hadid Global Limited: Recognized as a top MS sheet importer and supplier in Bangladesh, offering durable and affordable steel solutions for various projects.

Additionally, companies such as Khan Enterprise and Mariners Trading Corporation Ltd. are involved in the importation and trading of MS plates in Bangladesh.

These importers source MS plates primarily from countries like India, China, and Malaysia to cater to the local market’s needs. ​