We are a wood importer in Vietnam with a standing monthly requirement for Tali (Ironwood) logs from Cameroon.
We buy on a regular monthly volume — container by container, with long-term supply strongly preferred over one-off spot lots. Tali is imported into Vietnam for the hardest outdoor and structural duties.
| Species | Tali (Ironwood) (Erythrophleum ivorense) |
|---|---|
| Type | Logs |
| Origin | Cameroon |
| 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 Tali (Ironwood) for in Vietnam: Tali is imported into Vietnam for the hardest outdoor and structural duties. Marine contractors use it for wharf decking, fender timbers and lock gates, and infrastructure projects specify tali for railway sleepers, bridge planks and heavy stair stringers exposed to weather. Flooring plants machine quartersawn tali into hard-wearing decking boards for resorts and boardwalks, competing with cumaru in the exterior segment. Its resistance to fungi and insects without treatment makes it economical over a structure's life. Vietnamese buyers usually order sawn baulks, boat decking profiles and sleeper dimensions from West and Central African mills. A very heavy, hard African hardwood with yellow-brown to orange-brown color and interlocked grain. Naturally very durable and termite-resistant, it withstands ground and water contact. Working it is demanding, and its high density suits structural exposure.
Shipping from Cameroon: cargo typically loads at Douala. Cameroon is a principal African source of sapelli, tali, doussie, padouk and okan, exporting mostly sawn lumber as log-export restrictions expand. Douala suffers congestion and rainy-season inland delays, so allow generous lead times. Insist on complete legality dossiers; FLEGT-style verification and concession documents are the norm for reputable mills.
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 Tali (Ironwood) 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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