
How to Verify FAS Grade Iroko Timber Quality at Source: A Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to verify FAS Grade Iroko timber quality at the source. Essential guide for QC managers on grading rules, defects, and export compliance.


Learn how to verify FAS Grade Iroko timber quality at the source. Essential guide for QC managers on grading rules, defects, and export compliance.

In recent years, the African timber industry has been undergoing continuous structural adjustments. Changes in export policies, processing requirements, and regulatory frameworks across key producing countries are gradually reshaping how African hardwood enters the global market.

Ayous Timber (scientific name: Triplochiton scleroxylon), also known in some markets as Obeche, is a widely used African hardwood species originating mainly from West and Central Africa. In the global timber industry, Ayous Timber is recognized not for extreme strength, but for its lightweight structure, processing efficiency, and broad adaptability across industrial applications.

Key Takeaways In the global timber trade, particularly within the corridor between West Africa and Europe, Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana) remains the benchmark…

Efficient preparation before shipment is a critical step in the international timber trade. This week, a batch of kiln dried (KD) Iroko timber has completed final packaging and is now stored in our warehouse, ready for container loading and export.