Our factories in Vietnam consume Essia sawn timber every month — we are looking for reliable suppliers in Congo.
We buy on a regular monthly volume — container by container, with long-term supply strongly preferred over one-off spot lots. Essia is bought by Vietnamese importers as a heavy-duty African species for structural and exterior work.
| Species | Essia (Petersianthus macrocarpus) |
|---|---|
| Type | Sawn timber |
| Origin | Congo |
| 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. FLEGT / timber-legality documentation is appreciated for this origin. |
What we use Essia for in Vietnam: Essia is bought by Vietnamese importers as a heavy-duty African species for structural and exterior work. Its density suits bridge planks, sleepers, industrial flooring and truck bodywork, and contractors use essia posts and beams in agricultural and coastal structures where treatment is impractical. Sawn boards serve rustic outdoor furniture, boardwalk decking and steps in resort landscaping. Because essia dries slowly with some movement, Vietnamese mills typically buy air-dried stock in oversized dimensions and machine after acclimatization. It trades at practical prices compared to better-known heavy species, making it a cost-effective choice for infrastructure-grade requirements. A heavy, strong African hardwood with red-brown heartwood, interlocked grain and coarse texture. Durable in exterior exposure and resistant to termites, though drying is slow and demanding. Best specified in generous structural dimensions.
Shipping from Congo: cargo typically loads at Pointe-Noire. The Republic of Congo exports okoume, sapelli, wenge and heavy construction species through Pointe-Noire, with a VPA-FLEGT process shaping legality paperwork. Sawn lumber dominates as log quotas tighten. Inland trucking from northern concessions is seasonal, so confirm production and delivery schedules against the rains.
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 Essia 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.
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.
