We are a wood importer in Vietnam with a standing monthly requirement for Okan logs from Nigeria.
We buy on a regular monthly volume — container by container, with long-term supply strongly preferred over one-off spot lots. Okan is purchased in Vietnam for structural and exterior applications where extreme hardness justifies its handling weight.
| Species | Okan (Cylicodiscus gabunensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Logs |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Target price | Negotiable — send your best CIF offer |
| Delivery | CIF Hai Phong / Cat Lai, Vietnam |
| Payment | L/C at sight or T/T against documents |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate & fumigation. |
What we use Okan for in Vietnam: Okan is purchased in Vietnam for structural and exterior applications where extreme hardness justifies its handling weight. Contractors use okan for bridge decking, industrial floors, railway sleepers, truck flooring and heavy gates, and port projects specify it for bollard bases and fender backing. As tali and azobe grow scarcer, okan increasingly substitutes for them in marine and civil works. Sawn okan also serves resort boardwalks and heavy outdoor furniture that must survive coastal weather untreated. Importers buy baulks, sleepers and thick planks from Cameroon and Congo Basin mills, usually shipping air-dried due to its slow drying. A very heavy, very hard African hardwood with yellow-brown heartwood darkening on exposure, interlocked grain and coarse texture. Outstanding natural durability against decay and termites, difficult to machine, and best used in robust structural dimensions.
Shipping from Nigeria: cargo typically loads at Lagos (Apapa/Tin Can). Nigeria restricts raw log exports, so trade centers on sawn and processed hardwood plus plantation teak and gmelina. Port congestion at Apapa and Tin Can is chronic; factor delays into schedules. Vet exporters thoroughly, insist on export permits and phytosanitary certificates, and use secure payment terms.
How to sell to us: 1) Send your offer through the form on this page — company name, exact specifications, available volume, CIF Hai Phong price and photos of the actual stock. 2) Our buyer reviews every submission and replies within 24 business hours. 3) We contract via irrevocable L/C at sight or T/T against shipping documents.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: One 20-ft or 40-ft container of Okan logs is enough to start; once quality is confirmed we scale up to repeat monthly shipments.
Q: How do you pay?
A: Irrevocable L/C at sight or T/T against shipping documents — terms are fixed in the contract before loading.
Q: Do you need photos or inspection?
A: Yes. Send clear photos or video of the actual stock with your offer; we may arrange a pre-shipment inspection before the first loading.
We never ask suppliers to pay any fee upfront. If anyone contacts you claiming to represent DA Global Sourcing and asks for payment, read our anti-scam notice and verify through our official contacts.
