Who We Are

African Exotic Woods Inc. is a specialist supplier and processor of premium African hardwoods. We source exotic timber directly from sustainable forests across Africa, and deliver it to manufacturers, designers, and woodcraft professionals worldwide.

We combine deep industry knowledge, quality control, and ethical sourcing to bring you exceptional wood products with traceability and performance.

Our portfolio

Our Mission

To supply the world’s finest African exotic hardwoods with full transparency.
To promote responsible forest management and biodiversity preservation.
To empower artisans, architects, and manufacturers with premium materials.
To maintain excellence in milling, finishing, and export logistics.

Our Process

Ethical Harvesting & Sourcing

We partner with certified forests and licensed suppliers. Each timber lot is audited for origin, legality, and sustainability credentials.

Precision Milling & Quality Control

Our facilities use advanced machinery, tight tolerances, and skilled technicians to mill, surface, and sort boards to client specifications.

Finishing & Value-Add Services

We provide drying, planing, custom cuts, veneering, and sanding so that clients receive ready-to-use timber.

Global Export & Logistics

We manage export permits, customs, quality inspections, and shipping to ensure smooth delivery to your location.

Our Product Range

We specialize in a curated range of African exotic woods, including:

Ébène / Ebony

Bilinga

Moabi

Bibolo (Bété / Dibétou)

Iroko

Sapele

Azobé

Ayous / Obeche

Moabi

Fraké / Limba

Movingui

Tali

Padouk / Padauk

Bubinga

Wengé

Zingana / Zebrawood

Clients can order planks, boards, veneers, and custom milled parts in various dimensions, grades, and finishes.

Why Choose Us

Quality Guarantee: Each shipment is inspected for moisture, defects, and grade compliance.
Traceability: Full chain-of-custody documentation.
Technical Support: Guidance on species selection, machining, and finishing.
Reliability: On-time delivery and logistics support at every step.
Sustainability Focus: We align with environmental standards and work toward reforestation and community development.

Our team & Values

We are a diverse team of timber engineers, wood technologists, logistics experts, and sustainability advisors. Our core values: integrity, precision, client focus, and respect for ecosystems.

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