Iroko

About the species: Iroko

Iroko is one of Angola’s best-known hardwoods, valued for its durability and stability. Its golden-brown heartwood performs well outdoors and is a practical alternative to teak in many applications.

We sort for colour variation and mineral streaks, which are natural characteristics of the species, and confirm grade before packing. Logs and sawn material can be supplied subject to volume and current availability.

Typical applications

• Decking and outdoor furniture
• Doors and frames
• Marine and dock work
• Flooring
• Worktops

Working and finishing

Iroko contains silica and can dull tooling; carbide tooling is recommended. It is durable in service, but movement should be allowed for in exterior assemblies.

Specification

Grain	Interlocked; coarse texture
Colour	Golden brown to dark brown
Density	650–800 kg/m³ (air-dry)
Formats	Logs · sawn timber · KD boards
Grades	FAS/Select · No.1 Common
Moisture	8–12% KD, or air-dried
Durability	Very high; suited to 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.