Somalia Customer Purchased 196 Tons of PPGL Coils

Client Overview

1. Country: Somalia
2. Client Type: End-user project purchaser/trader
3. Client Background: Has a stable supplier of color-coated steel coils and has high standards for product quality and delivery times.
4. Initial Contact Date: 2024 (with ongoing follow-up for over a year)

Project Overview

We recently successfully secured an order for approximately 196 metric tons of PPGL color-coated aluminum-zinc-coated steel coils, totaling 7 small containers. This order was recently finalized, and we are currently in the process of procuring raw materials.

The order includes a variety of thicknesses, colors, and surface finishes, and the client has set high standards for both quality and delivery times. The products utilize an aluminum-zinc-coated (GL) substrate, with some specifications featuring a glossy finish and others a embossed surface to meet the client’s diverse end-project requirements.

Collaboration Process

The customer initially contacted our company in 2024 and expressed a need to purchase PPGL steel coils.

At that time, the main point of disagreement between the two parties was the payment method. The customer preferred payment via letter of credit (LC), while our company primarily supported payment via wire transfer (TT); therefore, the two parties did not immediately finalize the order. Although no deal was closed immediately, communication between the two parties continued.

During the follow-up process, our sales team consistently provided the client with updates on:

• PPGL steel coil production status;
• products of various specifications;
• newly completed export orders;
• coil container loading and shipping information;
• product quality and production capacity.

This consistent and steady communication allowed the client to gain a more intuitive understanding of the supplier’s actual production and export capabilities.

When the client entered their procurement season in 2026, they contacted us again for a quote and simultaneously compared the prices, product quality, and factory capabilities of multiple suppliers. After a comprehensive evaluation, the client ultimately chose to partner with us.

Order Details

Product Name	Substrate Thickness	Finish Thickness	Width	Color	Paint Film	Surface Finish	Quantity
PPGL Coil	0.288 mm	0.298 mm	1000 mm	RAL 5005	10/5 μm	Glossy finish	8 t
	0.288 mm	0.298 mm	1000 mm	RAL 7021	20/5 μm	Textured finish	42 t
	0.288 mm	0.298 mm	1000 mm	RAL 3005	20/5 μm	Textured finish	8.5 t
	0.288 mm	0.298 mm	1000 mm	RAL 8017	20/5 μm	Textured finish	7.5 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 7021	10/5 μm	Glossy finish	26 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 5015	10/5 μm	Glossy finish	13 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 3005	10/5 μm	Glossy finish	24 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 6005	10/5 μm	Glossy finish	20 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 7021	20/5 μm	Textured finish	32 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 8017	20/5 μm	Textured finish	6 t
	0.225 mm	0.235 mm	1000 mm	RAL 3005	20/5 μm	Textured finish	9 t

Why Do Customers Ultimately Choose Us?

Long-Term Communication Built Trust

From our initial contact in 2024 to the formal order placement in 2026, both parties went through an extended communication process. Through ongoing follow-up and communication, the client gained a deeper understanding of our company’s production capacity, product quality, and export experience.

Quality Was a Key Factor in the Client’s Final Decision

This PPGL steel coil order involved a variety of colors, thicknesses, and surface treatments. During production, we needed to maintain consistent quality across different specifications while ensuring precise control over color and surface finish.

We can organize production according to the specifications and coating requirements confirmed by the client and match colors based on the client’s samples.

Fast Delivery Meets Procurement Season Demands

The client hoped to complete delivery within 20–30 days and explicitly stated, “The sooner, the better.”

Therefore, after the order was confirmed, our company arranged the production schedule in advance based on the client’s specifications and coordinated the raw materials, production, quality inspection, and shipping processes to shorten the order cycle as much as possible.