DA Global Sourcing, a Vietnam-based importer, is actively looking for sawmills, forestry companies and exporters in Congo, Cameroon and the Central African Republic who can supply Padouk (also traded as African Padauk) (Pterocarpus soyauxii) squared timber on a recurring monthly basis — 19-25 containers / month, ongoing. If you have Padouk stock available or produce it regularly, this is a direct route to a real, verified buyer in Vietnam — not a broker chain.
Why African Padouk
African Padouk is instantly recognizable for its vivid orange-red heartwood, one of the most distinctive hardwoods on the market. It is in steady demand for furniture, flooring, musical instruments and decorative joinery.
What We Are Looking For
We purchase Padouk primarily as squared timber, prepared and marked per piece for export. Exact dimensions and grading are agreed per shipment based on what you currently have available; we do not require a fixed specification before the first conversation.
- Recurring volume of 19-25 containers / month, on an ongoing monthly basis
- Squared Timber, sawmill/forestry-prepared and numbered per piece
- Legal, traceable origin with a phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and, where applicable, FLEGT / timber-legality documentation
- A supplier able to sustain this volume reliably every month — not a one-off shipment
- FOB or CIF terms — whichever your company is set up to handle; target price negotiable based on your best offer
Looking for a Long-Term, Reliable Supply Partner
This is a standing monthly requirement, not a one-time purchase. We would rather work with one or two dependable suppliers who can consistently deliver 19-25 containers / month than juggle many one-off sellers. If your operation can commit to a stable monthly supply schedule — even if your current volume only covers part of that number — we are open to discussing a long-term arrangement, including combining stock from a small group of partners to reach the required volume.
Why Work Directly With DA Global Sourcing
Many exporters in Central Africa lose margin to layers of intermediaries before timber reaches an Asian buyer. We buy directly, without adding unnecessary middlemen on our side, and we are transparent about one thing in particular:
We never ask suppliers to pay any fee upfront. If anyone contacts you claiming to represent DA Global Sourcing and requests a payment before shipment, verify directly through our official contact details below.
Our team handles quality verification, documentation review, international logistics and customs coordination on the Vietnam side — so your part of the process stays focused on what you already do: producing and shipping quality timber.
How the Process Works
- Share your available Padouk stock, typical dimensions and realistic monthly capacity
- We review photos, documentation and, where relevant, request a sample or inspection
- We agree on quotation, Incoterms and a recurring monthly shipment schedule
- Logistics and import clearance are coordinated on our end through to delivery in Vietnam, shipment after shipment
About DA Global Sourcing
DA Global Sourcing is a sourcing and supply-chain company based in Hai Phong, Vietnam, importing raw materials — including tropical hardwood logs and squared timber — for wood processing and furniture manufacturers across the country. We are currently sourcing directly from suppliers in Africa, the Americas and Oceania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge suppliers any fee to sell Padouk to DA Global Sourcing?
No. We never ask suppliers to pay any fee upfront. If anyone contacts you claiming to represent us and asks for payment before shipment, verify directly through our official contact details below.
What volume of Padouk squared timber are you looking to buy per month?
19-25 containers / month, on an ongoing monthly basis, from suppliers in Congo, Cameroon and the Central African Republic.
Do I need to supply the full volume myself as an exporter?
Not necessarily — we're open to combining stock from a small group of reliable suppliers to reach the required monthly volume, as long as supply is consistent.
What Incoterms and payment terms do you accept?
Either FOB or CIF terms, with payment by L/C or T/T, depending on what your company is set up to handle.
How do I start the process to sell Padouk to a buyer in Vietnam?
Contact us directly with your available stock, typical dimensions and realistic monthly capacity — we take it from there.