Views: 0 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2026-10-19 Origin: Site
Meta Description: Legal CITES-compliant Afrormosia (Pericopsis elata), known as African Teak. Premium golden hardwood for flooring, exterior joinery, veneer & high-end furniture. Enquire for current stock & pricing.
Keywords: Afrormosia wood, Pericopsis elata, African Teak, Afrormosia sawn timber, CITES Appendix II hardwood
Afrormosia, botanical name Pericopsis elata, is widely nicknamed African Teak. While botanically different from genuine teak, it delivers a remarkably similar golden-brown appearance, excellent dimensional stability and natural durability, making it one of the most sought-after premium African hardwoods for architectural and high-end furniture projects.
· Colour: Heartwood starts yellowish-brown, darkens gently to warm golden brown with exposure to sunlight.
· Density: 720–780 kg/m³ at 12–15% moisture, easy to machine, turns and finishes beautifully.
· Durability: Class 1–2 natural durability per EN 350, resistant to rot and fungal attack.
· Stability: Low shrinkage and minimal movement after drying; less prone to warping or cracking for exterior joinery.
· Grain: Mostly straight to slightly interlocked grain with fine, uniform texture, ideal for sliced veneer.
Premium specifiers choose Afrormosia for projects requiring visual appeal combined with long service life:
· High-end solid wood flooring and stair treads
· Exterior joinery: windows, doors, shutters and facade cladding
· Luxury solid furniture and cabinetry
· Decorative sliced veneer for panels
· Boatbuilding and moderate marine joinery
Afrormosia is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning all cross-border shipments require valid CITES export permits. This regulatory framework continues to shape global supply dynamics in 2026.
West African historic supply zones including Ghana and Ivory Coast have seen sharply reduced harvest volumes. Most current legal Afrormosia exports now originate from Central African forest concessions. As a result, available inventories across European timber yards remain tight this year. Many importers report limited spot stock, and lead times have lengthened for large-volume orders.
Prices for air-dried and kiln-dried Afrormosia sawn timber have stayed firm. Buyers are advised to lock in legal, documented supply early to avoid delays or premium surcharges later. Many architects and joinery workshops are now reviewing project timelines and confirming CITES documentation requirements at the quotation stage to prevent customs hold-ups.
Important note: Any Afrormosia logs, sawn timber, veneer or plywood traded internationally must come with full, valid CITES paperwork. Working with an experienced exporter who fully understands CITES compliance is critical to smooth clearance.
✅ Direct supply from legal Central African concessions, full traceability
✅ Complete documentation package: CITES permit, phytosanitary, certificate of origin
✅ Available products: logs, air-dried / kiln-dried sawn timber & sliced veneer ✅ Custom cutting sizes for flooring, joinery and veneer production
✅ 17 years of African tropical timber export experience, familiar with CITES export procedures
Contact us for latest stock list and CBM quotation:
WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 13554764997
Email: sales@shdwood.com
Website: https://www.shdtimber.com
