Best Time of Year to Buy Lumber Wood in Africa

What is The Best Time to Buy Wood in Africa?

As they say, the best time to buy something is when you need it.

But, that’s not necessarily the case with buying wood. When buying wood, you need to consider a number of things, including the wood price, availability, purpose of buying, among others.

If you’re in Africa, Vietnam, UAE or any European country and looking forward to knowing the best time to buy some wood, you’re at the right place.

Here at CameroonTimberExport, we export quality African timber all over the world from our own wood mill located in Douala, Cameroon.

Being in the industry for over 30 years, we understand what type of wood is best for which purpose and what is the right time to buy it, both in terms of quality and price.

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Best Time to Buy Lumber, Timber, Wood in Africa

So, without further ado, let’s get on discussing the best time to buy lumber, wood in/from Africa.

Wood for Burning

If you are looking to buy some wood in order to store it now and burn later, say one year or so, you need to give the wood enough time to get dry. If you buy green now, keep it stored for say one year, it will get dry and then you can use it for burning. It’s also the most affordable option, as buying green now would be cheaper than buying dry wood later.

Buying hardwood lumber

If you have a manufacturing facility or furniture business and looking for the right time to buy hardwood, this is the right place for you. As a wood-based manufacturing facility, it’s important for you to keep a good stock of wood so as not to disrupt production.

But, at the same time, you need to consider the appropriate time to purchase the wood based on the price and availability.

Being in the industry for many years now, we always advise our customers to regularly purchase hardwood lumber or as time allows them. However, if you are looking for the most convenient and profitable time for wood purchase, you need to learn to “time” the market.

What it means is you need to understand the market in terms of demand & availability and how it affects the price. Based on that, you can buy wood and store as and when convenient for you.

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On the other hand, if you prefer to buy wood as & when needed, you must make sure that your supplier is reliable and can make the lumber available for you at the time you need it and at the best market price. Of course, building such relationships take time.

We are a reputable and trusted timber wood supplier based in Cameroon and know for our best-price & high-quality timber wood species.

Now (Fall) is the best time to buy lumber wood in Cameroon (Africa). Here’s why.

If you are someone looking to buy African wood, now would be the correct time to purchase. The rain is already over and the roads are dry, which makes it easy for workers to get in & out of the forest in order to fetch the best quality wood for processing.

The season after rain is usually the best time of year to buy lumber, wood in Africa, particularly in Cameroon. The wood is green and the price is quite competitive, so you can buy it now and keep it stored to be used later.

African wood is usable in a range of industries and for every purpose, from manufacturing, construction, firewood, flooring, and more.

To know more, feel free to reach us at Cameroontimberexport.com

September 24, 2019

All You Need to Know About Wood (Timber/lumber) Exporters in Canada

Canada is one of the countries which imports its wood from all over the world, including Africa.

While Canada itself is rich in forests and natural, most of the local Canadian wood produced in the country is either exported to other countries or used in local manufacturing/construction jobs.

Canada also imports some fine wood species in Lumber and log forms from countries like Africa. CameroonTimberExport is one of the top timber exporters in Canada.

Types of Wood Exported to Canada

Canada is a major importer and consumer of industrial softwood (timber), which is mostly exported from African countries.

Other than construction, African timber is primarily used for making furniture and other wooden items by merchants in Canada.

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The following types of wood are most commonly exported to businesses in Canada.

Yellow Pine: This is a hardwood commonly found in Africa, United States, etc. Depending on the origin, yellow pine might range in hardness from less dense (western yellow pine) to more dense (southern yellow pine). It is used for building plywood and lumber (exported to Canada).

Hem-Fir: One of the most used woods in Canada, Hem Fit is very strong and durable, which makes it perfect for contribution purpose as well as for building structural components. CameroonTimberExport is leading exporter of Hem-Fir lumber in Canada.

Red Cedar: It is a common wood that tends to be reddish-brown in color. Canadian wood is highly resistant to decay and rot. It is mainly used for making fence posts, outdoor furniture, bows, pencils, etc. by merchants in Canada.

Oak: Oak is one of the most famous wood species which is used for many purposes including construction and furniture making. It is available in many varieties, as CameroonTimberExport exports all varieties of Oak to Canada.

Maple: Maple is primarily used for making industry-grade timber to be used in making baseball bats, bowling pins as well as firewood. Maple wood grown in Africa is exported to Canada by CameroonTimberExport.

Why Is Cameroontimber Export the Best Timber/lumber Exporter in Canada?

CameroonTimberExport is the leading manufacturer and exporter of the top-quality, industry-grade African and Canadian wood with delivery to many cities in Canada.

We produce wood in our local forests in Cameroon and process them at our plant in Lumber/Timber wood. We sell timber wood and soft wood in Canada at wholesale prices and provide delivery to all over the region.

If you are a buyer or importer of African timber/lumber, here’s why you should buy from CameroonTimberExport.

Top-quality wood

Rest assured, we will deliver only the best quality Canadian wood processed by our skilled woodworkers and checked by our team.

Best prices

We offer the best African wood timber at the most affordable prices in the area. More discounts can be offered for bulk/wholesale orders.

Many wood varieties

As you can see, at CameroonTimberExport, we produce and export more than 22 varieties of wood timber/lumber and logs.

Supply to multiple locations

We export wood to many locations in Canada, so wherever you are in the country, we can deliver the best quality timber directly to you.

January 3, 2019

What Is The Difference Between Hardwood And Softwood?

When it comes to types of wood, it can be divided into two major types – Softwood and Hardwood. The Differences Between Hardwood And Softwood lies in their origin, physical structure, quality and uses.

Simply categorizing hardwood as hard and softwood as soft is not the best approach. Even though it is true that hardwood is relatively more durable harder, there are some exceptions.

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In this article, we will discuss the various difference between softwood and hardwood and which type of wood is the best for which purpose.

The Differences Between Hardwood And Softwood

Here are the top hardwood vs softwood differences

Difference Type	Hardwood	Softwood
Origin	Hardwood is produced from angiosperm trees or flowering plants that are not monocots. Leaves of these trees are broad and usually fall off during autumn and winter.	Softwood, on the other hand, comes from gymnosperm species which have needles and cones in place of leaves. Their needles stay intact throughout the year.
Seeding	Hardwood trees produce seeds.	Softwood trees Don’t produce seeds.
Density	Hardwoods typically have a higher density (but not in all cases)	Softwoods have a lower density.
Fire Resistance	Hardwoods are more resistant to fire and easily burns.	Softwoods are not fire resistant.
Damage Resistance	The lack of resin in the hardwood makes it more resistant to common damages like scratches.	Softwoods are however prone to such damages.
Growth rate	The growth rate of hardwood trees is comparatively lower.	Softwood trees grow more in less time and get more dense.
Health Effects	Hardwood have lower odor emissions which make them safe to use.	Softwoods have a higher odor emission rate which makes them not a very healthy choice as they increase the probability of asthma attacks and other allergies.
Cost	Hardwood is usually more expensive.	Softwood is less expensive.

Uses Of Hardwood And Softwood

Below we mentioned the top uses of hardwood and softwood in different sectors.

Hardwood	Softwood
Hardwood is primarily used for making high-quality flooring, furniture, decks and other construction for long-term purpose.	Softwood is more popular as timber because of its low cost. It is mainly used in the construction of windows, doors, furniture items, paper, etc.
Making boats and ships For tanning leather Furniture making Flooring Fencing, gates For timber frames of buildings	Home woodworking projects Flooring, roofing Structural framing Furniture and cabinets Panelling and cladding

Examples Of Hardwood & Softwood

Here are some examples of hardwood and softwood trees. Let’s Check out the list:

Hardwood trees	Softwood trees
Alder, hickory, mahogany, balsa, beech, maple, teak, oak, and walnut.	Cedar, juniper, pine, Douglas fir, redwood, yew, and spruce.

As you can see, both hardwood and softwood have their respective uses and a wide range of applications. Both types of wood are used as timber and round logs in many applications.

CameroonTimberExport provides worldwide supply of top-quality hardwood and softwood timber and round logs. Contact right away to discuss your requirements.

November 16, 2018

What Is The Difference Between Timber And Lumber?

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The word Timber and Lumber are often used synonymously with one another. And you would be surely forgiven to use any of the two words you prefer but there is still a key difference between timber and lumber.

While Timber is wood that is still erect and coupled to the ground, lumber is the processed piece of wood which is accurately measured too. In simpler terms, ‘Lumber is processed timber’. Continue reading “What Is The Difference Between Timber And Lumber?”

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