Okoume Lumber
Kiln‑dried or air‑dried sawn Okoume — light (440 kg/m³ KD), pale pink‑brown, even‑grained and easy to work. The core line we ship most, from one container.
Specification
Sawn sizes we keep running
| Thicknesses | 25 / 38 / 50 / 75 mm (100 mm and other sizes by order); part of products carry +3 mm tolerance, confirmed per order |
|---|---|
| Width | Random width; some runs 150 mm and up — cut‑to width available |
| Length | 2.4 m and up; some species runs reach 4.2–4.5 m |
| Grade | FAS and contract grades agreed per order |
| Drying | Kiln‑dried or air‑dried; KD moisture controlled to order (species, thickness, production conditions) |
| Density | 440 kg/m³ at KD — light for an African timber |
| Durability | Moderately durable — indoor and covered use; heartwood pale pink to light brown |
| Working notes | Natural silica dulls blades — pre‑drill and carbide tooling advised; glues, nails and turns well; good face for veneer peeling |
| Typical uses of the wood | Veneer and plywood faces, formwork, mouldings, furniture components, light joinery |
Custom sizes arranged by species, quantity and production capacity. We sell the lumber — not finished plywood panels.
Stock photography
Shop by thickness
Real loading‑yard photos per thickness group — the same images we send buyers on WhatsApp before shipment.
25 mm
38 mm
50 mm
75 mm
Trade terms
How a lumber order runs
01 — QUOTE
Spec + port
Send thickness/length/grade, quantity and discharge port. Quote validity follows stock, production and freight at the time.
02 — PRODUCTION
Photos before pay
T/T 30% deposit, balance against document copies (sight L/C welcome). Stock orders ship once payment and booking are set; production runs typically take 1–2 months — not all orders.
03 — LOADING
Container or bulk
Loading photos/video, packing list, FOB or CFR to your port. Documents per species and destination, CITES where required.
FAQ
Lumber buying questions
What is your minimum order quantity?
Regular sawn lumber normally starts at one 20‑ft container. Logs and cants depend on species, production scheduling and shipping arrangement — some orders require 5 containers or more. Trial orders that meet the minimum loading quantity are welcome; mixed sizes can be arranged for part of the order, and mixed species are evaluated case by case.
Which shipping terms and payment do you accept?
We quote FOB or CFR/CNF according to your destination port (CIF is not supported at the moment). Standard payment is T/T — 30% deposit, 70% against copies of shipping documents. Sight L/C from acceptable banks is also welcome; usance L/C is assessed case by case.
Can we get samples before ordering?
Because we trade in bulk timber, physical samples are not mailed as a rule. Instead we supply stock photos, wood detail photos, production and loading videos, detailed specifications and packing lists — and we arrange on-site inspection when needed.
Which export documents do you provide?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate and — where the species requires it — CITES permits, arranged per species, country of origin and destination requirements.
Applications
What this form becomes
Kiln or air-dried okoume lumber at 440 kg/m³ machines cleanly and stays light in the finished product — the reason furniture shops, joinery plants and interior linings spec it instead of heavier stock.
Veneer-faced cabinetry
Rotary-cut okoume veneer as a decorative face over a panel core.
Furniture & joinery
Lightweight frames, doors and components machined from okoume lumber.
Interior lining
Ceiling and wall boards where weight per cubic metre is money.
Typical end uses of the species — more in the gallery applications section.
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