Meta Description: Discover MOVINGUI timber from Africa. Learn about its properties, uses in furniture & interiors, main markets, and future potential. Your reliable supplier of quality MOVINGUI.
This week, Africa’s bulk timber market has been hit by a “tax compliance shockwave.” Driven by the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandatory traceability requirements and intensified tax audits across multiple countries, suppliers in major timber-producing nations like Ghana, Cameroon, and Gabon have broadly raised quotes.
Introduction: In the vast tropical rainforests of Africa grows a precious tree species highly favored by the global timber market – Okoumé. Renowned for its exceptional workability and wide range of applications, Okoumé has earned the title "King of African Timber."
The situation of African timber exports to Middle Eastern countries is complex, presenting both potential opportunities and multiple challenges. Below is a comprehensive analysis
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.
Need wood that works for outdoor builds and indoor furniture? Billinga—sourced from responsibly managed African forests and brought to you by HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED (16+ years in African timber trade)—fits the bill for pros and homeowners alike.
As a leading supplier of African timber and logs to the global market, SHD Wood takes great pride in introducing one of our premium offerings—Dabema wood.
African Timber Trade Updates: October 2025The African timber industry continues to navigate a dynamic global landscape, with recent developments highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Below is a summary of key updates from the past week, focusing on sustainable trade initiatives, technologi
Looking for wood that’s tough enough for outdoor builds and nice enough for indoor furniture? Kossipo from well-managed African forests is exactly what you need. Brought to you by HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED—with over 16 years of trusted experience in African timber trade—this wood works for both industry pros and homeowners wanting reliable materials.
Zebrawood typically reaches a height of approximately 30 meters, with a diameter ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 meters. In terms of color characteristics, its yellow-brown heartwood is covered with straight black stripes, while the sapwood is yellowish-white.
Meta Description: Discover MOVINGUI timber from Africa. Learn about its properties, uses in furniture & interiors, main markets, and future potential. Your reliable supplier of quality MOVINGUI.
This week, Africa’s bulk timber market has been hit by a “tax compliance shockwave.” Driven by the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandatory traceability requirements and intensified tax audits across multiple countries, suppliers in major timber-producing nations like Ghana, Cameroon, and Gabon have broadly raised quotes.
Introduction: In the vast tropical rainforests of Africa grows a precious tree species highly favored by the global timber market – Okoumé. Renowned for its exceptional workability and wide range of applications, Okoumé has earned the title "King of African Timber."
The situation of African timber exports to Middle Eastern countries is complex, presenting both potential opportunities and multiple challenges. Below is a comprehensive analysis
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.
Need wood that works for outdoor builds and indoor furniture? Billinga—sourced from responsibly managed African forests and brought to you by HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED (16+ years in African timber trade)—fits the bill for pros and homeowners alike.
As a leading supplier of African timber and logs to the global market, SHD Wood takes great pride in introducing one of our premium offerings—Dabema wood.
African Timber Trade Updates: October 2025The African timber industry continues to navigate a dynamic global landscape, with recent developments highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Below is a summary of key updates from the past week, focusing on sustainable trade initiatives, technologi
Looking for wood that’s tough enough for outdoor builds and nice enough for indoor furniture? Kossipo from well-managed African forests is exactly what you need. Brought to you by HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED—with over 16 years of trusted experience in African timber trade—this wood works for both industry pros and homeowners wanting reliable materials.
Zebrawood typically reaches a height of approximately 30 meters, with a diameter ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 meters. In terms of color characteristics, its yellow-brown heartwood is covered with straight black stripes, while the sapwood is yellowish-white.
Limba wood, scientifically known as Terminalia superba and commonly referred to as "white limba," "black limba," or "korina," is a highly valued tropical hardwood native to the African continent.
The Philippine timber industry is confronting dual challenges: "export growth alongside raw material shortages". As an emerging powerhouse in Southeast Asia's wood-based panel exports, its plywood, furniture, and related products have been steadily expanding their share in European and American markets (the 2022 Revealed Comparative Advantage Index (RCA) for wood-based panels has reached a moderate advantage).
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), a beacon in the global forestry and trade landscape, released its market report for October 1-15, 2025, on October 16, delivering encouraging signals for the tropical timber industry.
Hailing from well-managed West African forests, Ovangol is brought to you by HONG KONG SENHEDA TRADE LIMITED—a trusted name with over 16 years of experience in African timber trade. Whether you’re a professional in the industry or a homeowner looking for reliable wood, Ovangol is your ideal pick.
The 2025 outlook for African hardwood exports to the Middle East is shaped by multiple factors, presenting a complex overall situation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jatoba—widely recognized as Brazilian Cherry—stands as one of the hardwood world’s superlative choices, admired by flooring manufacturers, furniture artisans, architects, and carving specialists alike. What makes Jatoba wood exceptional is a unique trifecta: radiant visual appeal, extreme mechanical
