We are a wood importer in Vietnam with a standing monthly requirement for Pachyloba logs 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. Pachyloba, an Afzelia species closely related to doussie, is bought by Vietnamese flooring and joinery producers as a slightly more available alternative within the same quality family.
| Species | Pachyloba (Afzelia pachyloba) |
|---|---|
| Type | Logs |
| 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 Pachyloba for in Vietnam: Pachyloba, an Afzelia species closely related to doussie, is bought by Vietnamese flooring and joinery producers as a slightly more available alternative within the same quality family. Factories machine it into solid flooring strips, stair components, door frames and window sills where dimensional stability in tropical humidity is essential. Its durability supports exterior joinery, gates and garden furniture, and thicker baulks serve as heavy sills and structural posts in traditional-style buildings. Carvers also use pachyloba for temple fittings and decorative panels. Buyers order sawn lumber and squares from Central African mills, checking color consistency between shipments. A dense Afzelia hardwood with orange-brown to red-brown heartwood, interlocked grain and coarse texture. Like other Afzelias it combines high natural durability with very low movement, machining fairly well at the cost of tool wear.
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 Pachyloba 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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