About Dabema
Dabema, botanically known as Piptadeniastrum africanum, is a pale yellow to gray-brown hardwood sourced from the rainforests of West Africa. It is one of the many timber species we handle through our integrated supply chain network across Africa, and it occupies a practical position in the market for buyers who need a workable, cost-effective wood for structural and utility applications rather than a premium decorative hardwood.
Our company has 16 years of experience in the timber trading industry, and our monthly business involves handling approximately 2,000 to 5,000 CBM of round logs from Africa. We operate five sawmills across Africa and work with a network of 100 Chinese-invested timber factories on the continent, which allows us to procure and transport Dabema and other species to markets including China, Vietnam, India, and the Middle East.
For buyers considering Dabema, the species offers a clear and predictable profile: it is easy to process, it is available in consistent volumes, and it is best suited to applications where durability is not the primary requirement.The defining characteristics of Dabema are straightforward. Its heartwood ranges from pale yellow to gray-brown, giving it a neutral, utilitarian appearance that suits hidden or structural uses.
With a density of 0.6 to 0.7 g/cm³, it sits in the medium range, heavy enough to provide substance but not so dense that it becomes difficult to machine. The most significant advantage of Dabema is its workability.
