TIANHUA Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint Applied on Afghanistan’s Road Projects
TIANHUA Traffic, a leading Chinese manufacturer of thermoplastic road marking paint and application equipment, has successfully completed several road marking projects across Afghanistan, demonstrating the durability and adaptability of its products in challenging environmental conditions.
1. Project Background
Afghanistan’s road infrastructure has undergone significant improvement over the past decade, particularly in key regions such as Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Mazar-i-Sharif. With the growing number of vehicles and government-led initiatives to enhance transportation safety, the demand for high-quality and long-lasting road marking materials has increased dramatically.
In 2025, local contractors selected TIANHUA Thermoplastic Road Marking Paint for several key national and provincial road projects due to its excellent adhesion, retroreflectivity, and weather resistance.
2. Product Performance under Afghan Climate
Afghanistan’s environment presents unique challenges: hot summers, cold winters, dusty roads, and strong UV exposure. TIANHUA’s thermoplastic paint—formulated with premium resins, high-quality glass beads, and titanium dioxide—ensures stable color retention, superior anti-slip performance, and resistance to fading or cracking even under extreme temperature fluctuations from -10°C to 55°C.
The paint maintains outstanding reflectivity at night and during sandstorm conditions, providing enhanced visibility for drivers and contributing to road safety in both urban and rural regions.
3. Construction Process and Technical Support
All marking works were executed using TIANHUA’s gas-heated thermoplastic road marking machines and pre-heaters. The application process followed AASHTO M249 and BS3262 standards, ensuring uniform coating thickness (2.0–3.0 mm) and high retroreflective performance.
TIANHUA’s on-site technical team trained local operators on optimal temperature control, surface preparation, and glass bead dropping techniques to ensure consistent performance and long-term adhesion.
4. Customer Feedback
According to contractors from Kabul Highway Maintenance Department and Herat City Municipality, the new markings show strong adhesion and excellent wear resistance even after months of heavy traffic. Compared with previous locally sourced paints, TIANHUA’s product demonstrated 30–40% longer service life and brighter reflectivity during night driving.
5. Factory Price and Export Details
TIANHUA offers factory-direct prices ranging from USD 270 to USD 700 per ton, depending on color and glass bead content. The company supports both FOB Tianjin/Qingdao and CIF Karachi or Chabahar shipping options, providing flexible logistics solutions for Afghan importers and contractors.
For large infrastructure tenders, TIANHUA also provides OEM packaging, customized color matching, and joint bidding support.
6. Cooperation Opportunities
TIANHUA Traffic is actively seeking distributors and construction partners in Afghanistan. The company offers a flexible credit policy — “ship first, pay after project completion” — and welcomes cooperation in joint-venture factory setup where TIANHUA provides technology, equipment, and raw materials, while local partners contribute government relations or sales channels.
