5 TIPS to Find African Hardwood Suppliers

African hardwoods are some of the most sought-after woods in the world, known for their beauty, durability, and exotic grain. But with so many suppliers to choose from, how can you be sure you’re getting the best possible quality and value? That is why K-TIMBER has become the best choice as the number one African wood supplier today. Below are some tips to find African hardwood suppliers that you should not ignore. 

Criteria for Finding the Best African Hardwood Supplier

Are you wondering where to find reputable, quality African wood suppliers? Below are 5 things to consider before choosing the best African wood supplier that you can refer to:

Hardwood quality

The quality of hardwood is the first important factor to consider when choosing a supplier. A big plus when considering choosing a reliable wood supplier is that every step of the production process is performed by one supplier. That means the wood is not shipped from many different businesses with different quality standards. A reputable supplier will have a rigorous testing process to ensure that the wood meets their high-quality standards. 

At K-TIMBER, we are proud to be a leading provider of Angolan hardwood, each of our production processes is carried out in a rigorous manner by industry experts in order to bring the highest quality lumber products. 

Hardwood source

The second factor you need to consider is the hardwood source. Angola hardwood is harvested from sustainable forests in Africa. African wood is known for its hardness, durability, termite resistance, and extremely good water resistance. This is also the reason why this type of wood is known as “green forest treasure”. All types of wood at K-TIMBER are sourced from primary forests in Africa, harvested, and processed sustainably.

Shipping speed and packaging

For any type of goods, packaging and delivery are important factors to ensure that goods are transported safely and intact. The wood industry is no exception. At K-TIMBER, our order fulfillment time is comparable to Amazon.

Packaging procedures at K-TIMBER are strictly inspected. Pallets are used to support the wood and prevent it from being scratched during transportation. PE film is used to wrap around the wood to protect it from environmental impacts.

Customer service

Excellent customer service is the key to success for any quality African wood supplier. According to a study by Harvard Business Review, customer experience influences 70% of customer purchasing behavior. K-TIMBER is proud to provide excellent customer service that provides customers with the best possible shopping experience.

Years in business

African wood suppliers with many years of experience in the industry will ensure the credibility and quality of each product. In this regard, HATC and K-TIMBER have over 20 years of experience in the wood export industry worldwide. We are confident that we have a long history and extensive experience in providing top-quality African wood on the market.

Potential Risks When Importing Wood from Africa

Export and import is a complex economic activity with many risks. Even experienced suppliers and buyers cannot avoid these risks. The African wood export industry is no exception. Here are the three most common risks of exporting African wood that both buyers and suppliers need to pay attention to.

Policy risks in importing countries

A company has signed a contract and paid a deposit to a local company to buy wood, but then many countries change their policies, banning the export of round wood, or temporarily suspending exports at the port of export. This causes the company to encounter many difficulties, and even lose the deposit.

=> Solutions: To avoid risks when exporting wood, companies need to carefully study the new regulations of each country on the export of round wood to determine whether their lot will be affected. Negotiate with the supplier to have flexible contract terms that can be adjusted when there is a change in policy. Finally, companies should buy cargo insurance to be compensated in case they cannot receive the goods due to changes in policy.

Contractual commitment risks

Contractual commitment risks occur when companies work with local companies, commit by contract, and advance money, but after a while, the partner does not deliver the goods.

=> Solutions: In this case, choosing a reputable wood supplier with experience and business history is the most important factor. Companies should sign a clear and detailed contract with binding clauses on the supplier’s responsibilities, and request to provide documents proving financial capacity, business license, wood origin certificate, etc. In addition, companies should pay in stages, after the supplier has completed each stage of the contract.

Goods risks

When the supplier signs a contract and packs the goods, they report that the wood is full of the container, but when the goods arrive, there are only a few pieces of wood or there is a shortage of wood compared to the commitment.

=> Solution: To avoid this risk, companies should request that the supplier provide images and videos of the goods before packing and loading them into the container.

In conclusion, to import wood from Africa, businesses need to have accurate information to analyze the market and regulate, consider the amount of wood imported, and ensure the origin of the wood. For the supplier side, to avoid the risk of policy, suppliers need to meet the market demand and conduct research to provide reasonable cutting specifications for partners to ensure the export process is smooth and safe.

Typically, the source of wood from Africa will be supplied by two sources, one is to buy from European companies. These are multinational companies that carry out logging according to the license, the wood is certified by SGS, so it is easy to control the origin of the wood. The second source is to buy from Chinese companies. For wood purchased from Chinese suppliers, the legal status is less guaranteed, but the price is cheaper and the delivery time is faster. Another source that is also reputable is Vietnam. 

K-TIMBER, with over 20 years of experience in the field of exporting wood, is proud to be one of the leading reputable companies in Vietnam in the field of supplying wood from Africa. K-TIMBER has a long-term relationship with the Angolan government, which helps to ensure that all procedures are carried out quickly and accurately.

K-Timber – The Largest African Wholesale Timbers

K-TIMBER – the largest wholesale wood supplier in Africa, was established in 1996 with two branches in Angola (HATC Wood African) and Vietnam (K-Timber). With the goal of expanding the export market of wood to European, American, and Middle Eastern countries, we are confident that we will continue to develop and affirm our position as a leading wood supplier in the world.

Our Products

K-Timber is a leading supplier of high-quality African hardwoods, meeting the diverse needs of wholesalers and distributors around the world. With our commitment to providing the best value for Angolan wood products, we have established our reputation in the wood industry in particular and the world in general.

K-Timber is proud to offer a wide selection of African woods such as Doussie, Mussivi, Iroko, Sipo, Eucalyptus, etc. All of our woods are harvested and processed according to sustainable standards, ensuring high quality, good durability, and high strength.

Our Price 

K-TIMBER is confident that we offer the most competitive African wood prices on the market, at 20% lower than the average. We not only provide you with the best value, but we also always strive to build long-term partnerships with our customers.

With over 20 years of experience in the import and export industry, supporting over 10,000 customers, and exporting products to over 30 countries around the world, we are confident that we are the leading supplier of high-quality, affordable African wood on the market.

Our Policy

In terms of policy, K-TIMBER and HATC Wood African are committed to strictly implementing international treaties on the conservation of wildlife species (CITIES), standards for sustainable forest management (FSC™), and standards for promotion and sustainable development in the forestry industry (IFC-PS), etc. These are international standards for sustainable forest management, ensuring that wood sources are exploited legally and responsibly with the environment to help customers completely rest assured when cooperating long-term with K-TIMBER.

Our Customer Service 

One of the key factors that has helped K-TIMBER become the leading African wood supplier in the world is our excellent customer service. We understand that customers are the most important factor in the success of any business. K-TIMBER is constantly striving to provide customers with a positive and sustainable buying experience, from our dedicated and professional advice to our quick and on-time delivery, as well as our after-sales policy and support. We are confident that we will be your trusted partner for all your African wood needs.

Learn More: List of International Export Timber Price

Contact us today to receive your best quote!

• Phone: Viet Nam (+84) 833333914
• Whatapps: (+84) 833333914.
• Address Angola ( HATC Wood African): Av. Pedro de Castro Van-Dúnem Loy, Luanda, Angola.
• Address Viet Nam (K-Timber): 169 Nguyen Ngoc Vu Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.
• Email: [email protected]