The 2025 outlook for African hardwood exports to the Middle East is shaped by multiple factors, presenting a complex overall situation. Read More

Sapele is a precious tropical hardwood belonging to the Entandrophragma genus of the Meliaceae family. The Meliaceae family also includes other similar woods that can be used as alternatives to sapele, such as Sipo, Kosipo, Tiama, Bosse, and mahogany, as well as African walnut. Read More

From HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED—with over 16 years of experience in African timber trade—DABEMA is sourced from well-managed forests in West Africa. It has become a top choice for both industry professionals and homeowners looking for reliable timber. Read More

Gabon’s timber market in September continued to face weak demand, with buyers largely absent and low willingness to purchase. To comply with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), the traceability system remains strictly enforced—all sawn timber bundles must undergo compliance inspections before export to verify legal sourcing. Order flow remains sluggish due to high inventory levels in key target markets: demand from China is extremely weak, while European orders are mostly on an on-demand basis with no large-volume contracts. Read More

As October 2025 unfolds, the African timber market continues to navigate a complex landscape shaped by global demand dynamics, sustainability pressures, and regional policy shifts. Drawing from the latest reports, including the Atlantic Council's October 6 analysis on Chinese demand and ITTO's Tropical Timber Market Report for late September (released October 1), key trends reveal both challenges and pathways for global exporters. Read More

Kosipo (scientific name: Entandrophragma candollei), with the wood name "Big Entandrophragma" (commonly known as False Sapele, Kosipo). For logs, those from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have the codes KO/KOS, and those from Equatorial Guinea have the code 17# Wood. For logs from Camero Read More

With over 16 years of expertise in African timber trade, HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED presents AYOUS—sourced from well-managed forests of West and Central Africa. Its lightness, smooth texture, and adaptability make it a top pick for professionals and homeowners.What Makes AYOUS Great?· Ultra-Lig Read More

TALI Wood: Nature’s Robust Elegance for Timeless SpacesWhen you’re chasing furniture that balances durability with understated charm, TALI Wood emerges as a quiet standout—crafted by tropical forests to turn daily moments into long-lasting memories.Sourced primarily from the lush woodlands of West A Read More

1. Basic OverviewCommon Names: Dabema, Dahoma, African greenheart (not related to South American greenheart)Scientific Name: Piptadeniastrum africanum (syn. Piptadenia africana)Distribution: Thrives in the rainforests of West, Central, and East Africa, from Senegal to Angola and Uganda .Tree Size: I Read More

With over 16 years in African timber trade, HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED is proud to bring you Sapelli—sourced from top African rainforest regions. It’s loved by many for its stunning look, long life, and wide uses.What Makes Sapelli Great?Lovely Appearance: The inner wood (heartwood) is from red Read More

Scientific Name and ClassificationMillettia laurentii (commonly known as African Millettia), belonging to the genus Millettia of the Papilionaceae family. Its trade name is "Wenge".Origin and DistributionIt is native to Central Africa. Main sources of supply are the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Read More

1. Okoume Wood: Basic OverviewCommon Name(s): Okoume, Gabonmahogany (often called "Gaboon mahogany" commercially, though unrelated to true mahogany)Scientific Name: Aucoumea klaineanaNatural Distribution: Primarily in Central Africa, with Gabon as its core habitat—also found in the Republic of the C Read More