Views: 223 Author: SENHEDA WOOD Publish Time: 2025-10-31 Origin: Site
The Middle East’s perennial high temperatures (surpassing 50°C in summer) and fluctuating humidity pose extreme challenges for building materials and furniture, demanding exceptional weather resistance and stability. Yet, most hardwoods on the market either lack heat tolerance (prone to warping and cracking) or come with exorbitant costs, leaving suppliers and manufacturers torn between "quality or cost control."
Okoume, dubbed "Equatorial Green Gold," emerges as the perfect solution for the Middle East’s climate and premium demands:
Unmatched Weather Resistance: With a moderate density (0.48-0.55g/cm³) and low thermal expansion coefficient, it resists deformation under intense sun, making it ideal for hotel terraces, villa facades, and marine interiors (a staple for coastal Middle Eastern projects).
Superior Processability: Its fine, uniform grain allows a veneer yield of over 75% with excellent glue adhesion, serving as a core substrate for high-end plywood. Middle Eastern furniture factories use it to produce light-luxury pieces for European/American markets, with processing waste 18% lower than other hardwoods.
Compliance Assurance: Gabon, its primary producer, implements full-chain traceability with over 60% FSC certification coverage, meeting the Middle East’s strict environmental import standards and boosting customs clearance efficiency by 30%.
Crucially, Okoume costs only 1/3 of teak while maintaining stable supply—Gabon’s 2025 timber output is projected to grow by 50%, with Okoume retaining a 58% share, eliminating raw material shortages.
As a seasoned African timber trader, we offer direct, origin-sourced Okoume products:
Logs with diameters of 60-80cm, featuring clear orange-red heartwood;
Veneers ranging from 0.3-3mm in thickness, with moisture content ≤16% for high-temperature storage;
Accompanied by FSC certificationscompliance reports for hassle-free Middle Eastern customs clearance.
For customized supply plans or the latest quotes tailored to Middle Eastern projects, feel free to reach out!
