Padouk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is a West and Central African hardwood prized for its vibrant red heartwood, which gives it a distinctive and highly decorative appearance. With a density of 0.8–0.9 g/cm³, it is a dense and substantial timber.
Its heartwood is color-stable and decay-resistant, making it suitable for applications where both appearance and durability matter. The wood is sourced from regions including Cameroon and Gabon.
Padouk, botanically Pterocarpus soyauxii, is one of the signature African hardwoods offered by Hong Kong Senheda Wood Limited. Sourced through our integrated supply chain network across Africa, Padouk is valued by importers, manufacturers, and specifiers for its vibrant red heartwood, its density, and its stability in service.
This product profile sets out what we can confirm about the species and how it performs, so that buyers can evaluate it against their own project requirements.Product OverviewPadouk is an African hardwood with a distinctive vibrant red heartwood. In our range it is presented as a species with strong visual identity and dependable performance characteristics.
The wood is color-stable and decay-resistant, two properties that matter greatly to buyers specifying timber for visible, long-life applications. Its density of 0.8–0.9 g/cm³ places it among the heavier hardwoods we handle, which has direct implications for strength, wear resistance, and handling throughout the supply chain.Hong Kong Senheda Wood Limited brings 16 years of experience in the timber trading industry to the sourcing and supply of Padouk.
Our partners hold years of expertise in the timber and African markets, and our operational structure across various regions supports smooth and seamless transportation. For buyers, this means Padouk is not an occasional line but part of a structured procurement flow from African origins to international markets.Features and BenefitsThe first and most obvious benefit of Padouk is its appearance.
| Density | 0.8–0.9 g/cm³ |
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| Vibrant red heartwood | |
| Color-stable and decay-resistant | |
| MOQ | Sawn timber: from 1 x 40' container. Logs & square timber: from 5 containers for selected species. Trial orders welcome when minimum shipping quantity is met. |
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| Drying | Air dried (AD) or kiln dried (KD). KD moisture content is set per species, thickness and order requirement. |
| Grades & sizes | FAS or commercially agreed grades; thickness, width, length and tolerances per contract. |
| Trade terms | FOB or CFR quotations. CIF currently not offered; door delivery not provided. |
| Payment | T/T — 30% deposit, 70% against copy of B/L and agreed documents. At-sight L/C accepted; usance L/C assessed case by case. |
| Lead time | Stock orders ship promptly after payment and booking confirmation; production orders typically 1-2 months depending on species, sawing and drying schedule. |
| Pre-shipment proof | Actual cargo photos, video and stuffing documents provided before shipment so you verify exactly what loads. |
| Export documents | Complete document set per shipment: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificate, CITES permit for regulated species, and detailed packing list. |
Send your specification and we come back with FOB/CFR pricing, current stock status and cargo photos of what we can load for you.