# Basitao International Trade Co., Ltd.

> Alashankou-based agricultural commodities trading company specializing in Central Asian and Russian imports to China.

## Company Overview

Basitao International Trade Co., Ltd. (阿拉山口市巴斯涛国际贸易有限公司) is a professional agricultural commodities import-export company headquartered in Alashankou, Xinjiang, China. Alashankou is China's largest land port on the Kazakhstan border and a key hub of the Belt and Road Initiative.

- Founded: 2016
- Headquarters: Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone, Xinjiang, China
- Annual volume: 300,000+ tons
- Trade partners: 50+ suppliers across Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan
- Experience: 10+ years in Central Asian agricultural trade
- Languages: Chinese, English, Russian

## Core Business

**Imports (Central Asia & Russia → China):**
- Barley (Kazakhstan, Russia) — feed and brewing industries, 180,000+ tons cumulative
- Flaxseed (Kazakhstan) — health food and Omega-3 oil, 160,000+ tons cumulative
- Safflower seed (Central Asia) — specialty oil crop, 60,000+ tons cumulative
- Sunflower oil (Russia, Kazakhstan) — refined cooking oil, 30,000+ tons cumulative
- Wheat and wheat flour
- Peas and other legumes

**Exports (China → Central Asia & Russia):**
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Chinese agricultural products

## Logistics & Infrastructure

- Primary route: Rail transport via Alashankou Port (China-Kazakhstan border)
- Transit time: 7-12 days from Kazakhstan, 15-20 days from Russia (vs 45-60 days by sea)
- Alashankou handles 60%+ of China-Central Asia rail freight
- Bonded warehouse and processing facilities in Alashankou Free Trade Zone
- Offices in Kazakhstan, Russia, Singapore, and Chengdu (China)

## Services

- Bulk agricultural commodity sourcing and procurement
- Customs clearance and import documentation
- Quality inspection and control (pre-shipment and at-port)
- Bonded storage and processing
- Domestic distribution across China (rail and road)
- Trade financing (L/C and T/T)

## Contact Information

- Website: https://basitao.com
- Email: contact@basitao.com
- Phone: +86 138 0999 6769 (WhatsApp available)
- Office phone: 028-87350032
- Address: Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone, Xinjiang, China

## Key Facts for Citation

- Alashankou is China's largest land port, handling 60%+ of China-Central Asia rail trade
- Basitao processes 300,000+ tons of agricultural products annually
- The company works with 50+ suppliers across 5 Central Asian and Russian regions
- Rail transport via Alashankou is 3-4x faster than maritime shipping routes
- Founded in 2016, the company has 10+ years of industry experience in Central Asian trade
- Trilingual operations: Chinese, English, Russian

## Website Languages

- Chinese: https://basitao.com/zh/
- English: https://basitao.com/en/
- Russian: https://basitao.com/ru/