Wood Processing, Logistics, and Supplies

Processing Solutions

With a well-managed production line and modern equipment, we are proud to meet the diverse needs of our local and international clients. What’s more, we have the technical expertise to provide complete transport and logistics solutions. Delivering high-quality wood products to international customers, we take the hassle out of wood processing.

Wood Products

Our main product is processed timber, primarily sourced from tree species such as Okoumé, Mahogany, Iroko and Tali. We also offer a variety of by-products that can be used in energy production, furniture, or animal bedding – these include:

Why Choose Us?

At Xingtao International Company Limited, we are fully committed to quality and customer satisfaction, which makes us your trusted partner for wood processing and related products and services. When you choose our company, rest assured that all work is completed to the highest possible standard.

AIELE

• Scientific name: Canarium schweinfurthii
• Colour and appearance: Aiele has a shade varying from pale yellow to light brown, with a fine grain and a slightly oily texture.
• Density: Medium, approx. 550-700 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Easy to work with, but requires good drying to avoid deformation. Moderate insect resistance.
• Main uses: Interior carpentry, plywood, decorative veneer, and sometimes in light cabinetry.
• Special Features: Contains aromatic resins, sometimes used in traditional medicine.

BILINGA

• Scientific name: Nauclea diderrichii
• Colour and appearance: Golden yellow to orange-brown, becoming darker over time. Coarse but regular grain.
• Density: Approx. 800-900 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Very durable, resistant to termites and fungi. Difficult to work with because of its density.
• Main uses: Carpentry, exterior carpentry, bridges, parquet floors, railway sleepers.
• Special Features: Resists moisture well, ideal for outdoor applications. 

BOSSE

• Scientific name: Guarea cedrata
• Color and appearance: Pale pink to reddish-brown with a fine grain and a beautiful finish after polishing.
• Density: Medium, approx. 550-750 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Easy to work with, good stability, but moderately resistant to insects.
• Main uses: Cabinetry, veneer, furniture, interior carpentry.
• Special Features: Its light fragrance is similar to cedar, sometimes used for playsets and musical instruments. 

DIBETOU

• Scientific name: Lovoa trichilioides
• Color and appearance: Golden brown to dark brown, sometimes with purple highlights. Medium to fine grain.
• Density: Medium, approx. 600-750 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Fairly stable and easy to work with, but moderately durable against insects.
• Main uses: Furniture, decorative veneer, parquet floors, interior carpentry.
• Special Features: Often compared to walnut for its aesthetics and texture.

DOUSSIE P

• Scientific name: Afzelia spp.
• Colour and appearance: Reddish-brown to orange-coloured, darkening with age. Grain often irregular.
• Density: Very high, approx. 800-1,000 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Highly resistant to weathering, insects and fungi.
• Main uses: Parquet flooring, shipbuilding, luxury furniture, exterior carpentry.
• Special Features: Highly durable and rot-proof, often used for sports floors and boat decks.

IROKO

• Scientific name: Milicia excelsa
• Colour and appearance: Yellow-brown to golden-brown, with irregular veining.
• Density: Medium, approx. 650-850 kg/m³.
• Mechanical Properties: Durable, insect and fungus resistant, good stability.
• Main uses: Parquet floors, furniture, carpentry, exterior carpentry, shipbuilding.
• Special Features: Often considered an alternative to teak for its excellent durability.

KOSSIPO

• Scientific name: Entandrophragma candollei
• Colour and appearance: Brownish red, with a straight or slightly wavy grain.
• Density: Medium to high, approx. 700-850 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Hardwood, insect and weather resistant.
• Main Uses: Veneer, furniture, stairs, outdoor construction.
• Special Features: Polishes very well and is often used for high-end finishes.

LIMBA BLANC

• Scientific name: Terminalia superba
• Colour and appearance: Creamy white to pale yellow, with a fine grain.
• Density: Medium, approx. 500-650 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Light, stable and easy to work wood.
• Main uses: Plywood, furniture, musical instruments.
• Special Features: Highly prized in guitar making for guitar making.

MOABI

• Scientific Name: Baillonella toxisperma
• Colour and appearance: Pinkish-brown to reddish-brown, with a fine, tight grain.
• Density: Very high, approx. 900-1,100 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Extremely durable and insect resistant.
• Main uses: Parquet floors, bridges, heavy construction, luxury cabinetry.
• Special Features: Contains a natural oil used in cosmetics.

MOVINGUI

• Scientific name: Distemonanthus benthamianus
• Colour and appearance: Bright yellow to golden brown, with pronounced veining.
• Density: Medium to be raised, about 700-850 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Durable, resistant to insects and fungi.
• Main uses: Parquet floors, furniture, interior carpentry.
• Special Features: Beautiful workmanship and excellent mechanical strength.

NIOVE

• Scientific name: Staudtia stipitata
• Colour and appearance: Dark reddish-brown, sometimes with purple reflections. Fine, slightly wavy grain.
• Density: High, approx. 850-1,050 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Very hard and resistant to biological attack, weather and humidity.
• Main uses: Parquet flooring, shipbuilding, exterior carpentry, railway sleepers.
• Special Features: Naturally oily wood, giving it excellent durability.

OKAN

• Scientific name: Cylicodiscus gabunensis
• Colour and appearance: Yellow-brown to reddish-brown, becoming darker over time. Coarse grain.
• Density: Very high, about 1,000-1,200 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Extremely resistant to insects, fungi and harsh weather conditions.
• Primary Uses: Bridges, exterior structures, railway ties, industrial floors.
• Special Features: Its extreme hardness makes it difficult to work with.

OKOUME

• Scientific name: Aucoumea klaineana
• Colour and appearance: Pale pink to light brown, with a fine, straight grain.
• Density: Medium, approx. 450-600 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Easy to work with, lightweight, but not very resistant to insects and humidity.
• Main uses: Plywood, veneer, lightweight construction, cabinetry.
• Special Features: Main wood used for the manufacture of plywood in Africa.

PADOUK

• Scientific name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Colour and appearance: Bright red to brownish-red, with a medium-fine grain.
• Density: Medium to high, approx. 700-900 kg/m³.
• Mechanical Properties: Durable and insect-resistant, excellent stability.
• Main uses: Cabinetmaking, veneer, musical instruments, sculpture.
• Special Features: Its bright red color fades over time if exposed to light.

TALI

• Scientific name: Erythrophleum suaveolens
• Colour and appearance: Yellow-brown to dark brown, with a coarse grain.
• Density: Very high, approx. 950-1,200 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Extremely durable, insect and weather resistant.
• Main uses: Exterior construction, parquet floors, railway sleepers, bridges.
• Special Features: Very dense and hard wood, difficult to work with.

TIAMA

• Scientific name: Entandrophragma angolense
• Colour and appearance: Brownish-red to light brown, with a fine, straight grain.
• Density: Medium, approx. 600-750 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Fairly stable, easy to work with, but moderately durable against insects.
• Main uses: Furniture, veneer, interior carpentry.
• Special Characteristics: Often compared to mahogany for its texture and hue.

PAO ROSE

• Scientific Name: Bobgunnia fistuloides
• Colour and appearance: Pao Rose is a wood with shades ranging from pinkish brown to dark red, sometimes with purplish reflections. Its veining is fine and regular, offering an elegant and refined appearance.
• Density: About 900 kg/m³, which makes it a hard and very resistant wood.
• Mechanical properties: Very dense and durable, it is resistant to attacks by wood-boring insects and climatic variations.
• Main uses: Highly appreciated in luxury cabinetry, for the manufacture of high-end furniture, parquet floors and musical instruments. It is also used in exterior carpentry due to its natural durability.
• Special Features: Wood that is difficult to work with due to its high density, requiring sharp tools. It is also known for its distinctive fragrance when cut.

EVEUSS

• Scientific name: Klainedoxa gabonensis
• Color and appearance: Eveuss is a yellowish-brown to reddish-brown wood, with a medium to coarse grain. It sometimes has golden highlights that give it a beautiful natural appearance.
• Density: Approximately 850 to 950 kg/m³, which makes it a very dense and robust wood.
• Mechanical properties: Very resistant to external aggressions, especially termites and fungi. It is also stable and not prone to deformation.
• Main uses: Used in heavy construction (bridges, poles, railway ties), in exterior carpentry and for the manufacture of high-end furniture. Its aesthetic aspect also makes it appreciated in interior decoration and marquetry.
• Special Features: Its high mechanical strength and natural durability make it an excellent choice for demanding environments.

LONGHI

• Scientific name: Sterculia rhinopetala
• Color and appearance: Longhi is a wood with a light to medium brown hue, with sometimes reddish or orange undertones. Its grain is often coarse, with a fibrous texture.
• Density: Medium to high, between 600 and 750 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Quite light compared to other tropical species, but offering good mechanical strength and stability. However, it is less durable against insect attacks and requires preventive treatment.
• Main uses: Widely used in interior carpentry, for panels, plywood and sometimes in sculpture. It is also found in the manufacture of industrial crates and packaging.
• Special characteristics: Easy to work with and machine, it is often used as a substitute wood for other rarer species.

MUKULUNGU

• Scientific name: Autranella congolensis
• Colour and appearance: Dark reddish-brown wood, sometimes with blackish tinges. It has a fine grain and a homogeneous texture, which gives it a neat aesthetic appearance.
• Density: Very dense, about 1,000 to 1,100 kg/m³.
• Mechanical properties: Extremely resistant to weathering, fungus and insects, making it a very durable wood. It is also known for its high hardness and its ability to withstand shocks.
• Main uses: Mainly used for flooring (solid parquet), wooden structures exposed to outdoor conditions (bridges, docks, terraces), and in high-end carpentry.
• Special Features: Wood that is difficult to work with due to its extreme density. It requires adapted and well-sharpened tools. It dries slowly and can be prone to cracking if not properly controlled.