We are a wood importer in Vietnam with a standing monthly requirement for Sapelli (Sapele) sawn timber from Central African Republic.
We buy on a regular monthly volume — container by container, with long-term supply strongly preferred over one-off spot lots. Sapelli is the volume African species for Vietnam's door, flooring and furniture industries.
| Species | Sapelli (Sapele) (Entandrophragma cylindricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Sawn timber |
| Origin | Central African Republic |
| 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 Sapelli (Sapele) for in Vietnam: Sapelli is the volume African species for Vietnam's door, flooring and furniture industries. Door factories build entrance and interior doors from sapelli scantlings because it offers a genuine mahogany look with reliable supply, and flooring plants press its striped, quartersawn lamellas into engineered planks for European projects. Furniture makers use it for cabinets, bed frames and boardroom tables, while sliced sapelli veneer wraps panels, doors and yacht interiors. Joinery shops machine it for window frames and staircases in villa projects. Vietnam purchases kiln-dried sawn lumber, veneer and fixed-width scantlings in steady container volumes. A medium-to-heavy African hardwood, red-brown with a characteristic ribbon stripe on the quarter and a subtle cedar-like scent. Moderately durable, it machines and finishes well though interlocked grain can tear; stability is good once properly dried.
Shipping from Central African Republic: cargo typically loads at inland, shipping via Douala. The Central African Republic exports sapelli, ayous and other Congo Basin species entirely overland through Cameroon to Douala, adding weeks and cost to every shipment. Established concession holders provide legality documentation, but political and corridor risks argue for letters of credit and staged deliveries.
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 Sapelli (Sapele) sawn timber 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.
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