African Teak

About the species: African Teak

African Teak (Afzelia) is prized for its warm golden-to-reddish heartwood, interlocked grain and natural durability. It machines well and finishes to a rich, even surface, making it suitable for both structural joinery and high-value interior work.

Availability is confirmed per shipment. We grade for defects, grain orientation and dimension tolerance before export, and can provide mixed-width packs or fixed-width production lots.

Typical applications

• Doors and frames
• Flooring and decking
• Joinery and furniture
• Boat building
• Exterior projects

Working and finishing

Interlocked grain can make machining demanding; sharp tooling and controlled feed rates deliver the best finish. Kiln-dried stock is recommended for interior joinery.

Specification

Grain	Interlocked; medium texture
Colour	Golden amber to reddish brown
Density	700–900 kg/m³ (air-dry)
Formats	Logs · sawn timber · KD boards
Grades	FAS/Select · No.1 Common · No.2 Common
Moisture	8–12% KD, or air-dried
Durability	High; suitable for exterior use
Origin	Angola — licensed supply
Export packing	Export bundles, strapped and wrapped; container or breakbulk.

Export packing and logistics

Material is packed in strapped export bundles with protective edges and shipment marking. Container loading, breakbulk preparation and mixed-width packs are planned per order.

Compliance and documentation

Origin, harvest and phytosanitary documentation accompanies the shipment. Permit-controlled species require valid CITES documentation. Final grade, dimensions and moisture are confirmed in the sales contract.