Common Exported Woods
Common Gabon woods we export
GabonBois supplies premium Gabonese hardwoods into China, India, Vietnam and other active wood markets, working with professional sawmills for graded, export-ready sawn timber. Browse species below or ask for Azobé, Iroko, Sapelli, Sipo, Douka, Izombé, Niové and other specifications.
Okoumé
Gabon's flagship species. Lightweight, easy to work, prized for plywood, marine applications, and fine joinery.
Kevazingo
One of the world's most luxurious woods. Deep reddish-brown with mesmerizing swirling grain. Ideal for high-end furniture.
Padouk
Vibrant reddish-orange hardwood, extremely durable and resistant to insects. Perfect for flooring, decking, and exterior use.
Okan
Exceptionally strong and dense hardwood with golden-brown tones. Excellent for heavy construction, railway sleepers, and bridges.
Tali
Dark reddish-brown timber with outstanding durability. Highly resistant to decay and termites, ideal for outdoor structures.
Dabema
Light yellowish-brown wood with interlocked grain. Versatile and affordable, used in general construction and furniture.
Movingui
Bright golden-yellow hardwood with a satiny luster. Naturally resistant to fungi, favored for cabinetry and decorative work.
Bossé
Pinkish-brown wood with a cedar-like scent and fine grain. Excellent for interior paneling, boat-building, and musical instruments.
Azobé
Heavy-duty hardwood for demanding structural and marine work, offered as sawn AIC+ / AD in fixed widths when available.
Doussié
Premium African hardwood exported as kiln-dried sawn timber for demanding joinery and structural uses.
Sapelli
Widely specified redwood species for furniture, joinery and veneer-quality sawn boards, exported FAS from Gabon.
Iroko
One of the additional Gabonese species we source to order alongside Okoumé, Tali and Padouk.