We are a wood importer in Vietnam with a standing monthly requirement for African Mahogany (Khaya) logs from Sierra Leone.
We buy on a regular monthly volume — container by container, with long-term supply strongly preferred over one-off spot lots. Khaya, the principal African mahogany, is a versatile staple for Vietnamese furniture and joinery factories.
| Species | African Mahogany (Khaya) (Khaya ivorensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Logs |
| Origin | Sierra Leone |
| 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 African Mahogany (Khaya) for in Vietnam: Khaya, the principal African mahogany, is a versatile staple for Vietnamese furniture and joinery factories. It builds reproduction and contemporary furniture, interior doors, window frames and staircase parts with the classic mahogany glow at accessible prices, and boatbuilders use khaya for planking, cabin joinery and trim as a genuine mahogany substitute. Instrument makers favor it for guitar necks and bodies. Sliced khaya veneer faces doors, panels and furniture across price tiers. Its wide, long, defect-light boards suit table tops and counters. Vietnam imports kiln-dried lumber, scantlings and veneer from West African mills year-round. A medium-density African hardwood, pink-brown deepening to red-brown, with interlocked grain and moderate natural luster. Moderately durable and stable, it machines, glues and finishes easily, making it one of the most user-friendly tropical species.
Shipping from Sierra Leone: cargo typically loads at Freetown. Sierra Leone exports modest volumes of tropical hardwood and plantation species through Freetown, with periodic government moratoria on log exports. Verify the current export-policy status, permits and species legality on every contract. Vessel frequency is limited, so consolidated containers and flexible shipment windows work best.
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 African Mahogany (Khaya) 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.
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