Premium Timber Trading

Premium Timber Trading

Our commitment to sustainable timber trading is rooted in responsibility to Amazon. Vastara Trading sources exclusively from Suriname’s responsibly managed forests, which represent 2% of the Amazon. Our perpetual-yield forestry approach keeps forests thriving while providing premium hardwoods. Backed by FSC/PEFC certifications, regenerative management, and carbon-offset practices, our timber sequesters 1 ton of CO₂ per cubic meter—helping you avoid up to €87/ton in EU carbon taxes while strengthening your environmental credibility.

From Forest to Factory: Sustainable Wood Solutions

We don't just source timber. We engineer supply chains for profit using verified Surinamese hardwood species, smart logistics, verified compliance, and a commitment to perpetual forest stewardship. From Paramaribo's forests to Dubai's hub to your factory, with 25% faster delivery than traditional routes and carbon offsets that save you €87/ton on EU emissions costs.

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Timber species at your fingertips

Premium Surinamese hardwood for all kinds of needs.

Authentic
Chain of Custody

Every shipment comes with FSC/PEFC certifi cation you can verify.

Quarter
Cut Expertise

Specialized knowledge in premium cuts that maximize stability and grain patterns

Climate
Controlled Storage

Maintaining precise 8-12% moisture content for dimensional stability.

Suriname-sourced
Globally delivered

Vastara's premium hardwoods come from Suriname's responsibly managed Amazon forests.

Our Timber Portfolio

Structural & Heavy-Duty Construction

For projects demanding maximum density & strength.

Premium Joinery & Furniture  Grade

For fine craftsmanship & architectural distinction.

Decorative & Specialty Woods

For bespoke applications & signature design.

Premium Surinamese Hardwoods: Architectural Excellence From The Amazon

The backbone of luxury architecture. Our Surinamese hardwoods aren't just beautiful— They're meticulously sourced from the Amazon, scientifically proven, and built to outlast.

Premium Surinamese Hardwoods: Architectural Excellence From The Amazon

Heavy-duty Construction Hardwoods

Industrial Strength | Engineered for Performance

  • For projects where failure isn't an option. These ultra-dense Surinamese hardwoods deliver crushing strength from 83–208 N/mm² and densities up to 1.09 g/cm³
  • Ideal for flooring, naval construction, heavy timberwork, and structural applications.
Heavy-duty Construction Hardwoods

Featured Species:

Bolletrie (Manilkara surinamensis)

  • Bending strength: 190 N/mm² | Air dry density: 1.09 g/cm³
  • The workhorse. Light to dark red-brown heartwood with a fine texture
  • Ideal for heavy construction, stairs, flooring, and naval applications.
  • Exposure darkens to deep purple-brown—a design feature for yacht interiors and heritage restoration.
Ipe / Greenheart

  • Bending strength: 180 N/mm² | Air dry density: 1.05 g/cm³
  • Golden-brown, highly durable
  • Go-to for demanding, heavy-duty commercial applications
  • Ideal for industrial parquet flooring, cabinets, sleepers, and stairs
  • Delivers performance when architecture demands zero compromise
  • Naturally resistant to rot and marine conditions
Brownheart / Wacapou / Acapu

  • Bending strength: 208 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.91 g/cm³
  • Dark brown or reddish-brown heartwood; coarse texture
  • Highest bending strength in our portfolio
  • Ideal for joinery, flooring, cabinet work, furniture, sleepers, post & poles, marine construction
  • Proven track record in yacht interiors and deck applications
Pakuli / Bacuri / Pacuri

  • Bending strength: 197 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.87 g/cm³
  • Yellow-brown with yellow-beige streaks. Straight grain, medium-to-coarse texture
  • Highest bending strength in our portfolio
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, flooring, stairs, marine constructions, molding, and veneer
  • Superior workability for complex millwork

Premium Joinery & Decorative Hardwoods

Precision Craftsmanship | Hardwoods For Fine Interior Work

  • Where aesthetics meet durability. Bending strengths of 67–151 N/mm²; densities of 0.61–0.95 g/cm³.
  • These medium-density Surinamese hardwoods deliver color range, grain variability, and workability.
  • Ideal for fine furniture, panelling, millwork, and interior joinery.
Premium Joinery & Decorative Hardwoods

Featured Species:

Basralocus / Angélique

  • Bending strength: 120 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.72 g/cm³
  • Reddish-brown to yellowish-brown with straight grain and medium uniform texture
  • Ideal for interior & exterior joinery, naval construction, millwork, flooring, panelling, furniture, crossties
  • Balanced strength and workability make it ideal for luxury yacht interiors and high-end residential millwork
Gronfolo / Mandio / Quaruba

  • Bending strength: 67 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.63 g/cm³
  • Pink to red-brown, occasionally olive-brown; medium to coarse texture.
  • Ideal for furniture, moulding, boxes & crates, toys
  • Distinct sapwood (pale yellowish-brown) can be a design feature for a two-tone aesthetic
Kopi / Cupiúba / Goupi / Kabukalli

  • Bending strength: 120 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.83 g/cm³
  • Reddish-brown to orange-brown heartwood; straight-to-interlocked grain; moderately fine-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for interior & exterior joinery, framing, flooring, stairs, bridge decking, sleepers, plywood
  • Versatility and strength make it a go-to for multi-use applications
Makagrin / White Cedar / Tabebuia capitate

  • Bending strength: 105 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.67 g/cm³
  • Yellowish-to-greyish-brown with olive or reddish tinge; fairly straight grain; medium uniform texture
  • Ideal for interior joinery, flooring, interior trim, carpentry, boxes & crates
  • Lighter density and fine grain appeal to designers seeking alternatives to traditional European cedar
Walaba / Apa / Apazeiro

  • Bending strength: 139 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.89 g/cm³
  • Light-to-dark red-brown with resin exudation and dark streaks; straight grain; medium-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for interior & exterior joinery, heavy dry construction, industrial flooring, post & poles, shingles
  • Oily exudation provides natural weather resistance
Bergigronfolo / Mandio / Quaruba

  • Bending strength: 67 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.63 g/cm³
  • Pink-to-red-brown, occasionally olive-brown
  • Ideal for interior & exterior joinery, flooring, furniture, moulding, boxes & crates, toys
  • Regional variant of Gronfolo with identical properties
Mawsi kwarie / Cedrinho / Jaboti

  • Bending strength: 80 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.61 g/cm³
  • Reddish-to-purplish-brown; straight grain; medium texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, millwork, plywood, veneer
  • Lighter density appeals to applications where weight matters
Pikinmisiki / Timborana

  • Bending strength: 123 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.61 g/cm³
  • Brown-to-reddish-brown; straight-to-interlocked grain; fine-to-medium texture
  • Ideal for exterior joinery (when treated), flooring, turnery, posts, crossties
  • Weather-resistant profile (with treatment) superior for exterior applications
Makakabisi / Angelim

  • Bending strength: 101 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.71 g/cm³
  • Orange-brown-to-pale-brown; straight-to-interlocked grain; coarse-to-uneven texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, flooring, panelling, turnery, furniture, general carpentry
  • Distinct sapwood (white-greyish-to-light-brown) offers design contrast
Gerikabisi / Arisauro

  • Bending strength: 146 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.83 g/cm³
  • Yellow-to-orange-brown-to-dark-brown on exposure; straight-to-strongly-interlocked grain; coarse-to-very-coarse texture; oily appearance
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, general carpentry, furniture, sleepers
  • Oily characteristics provide natural durability
Zwarte kabbes / Tatabu / Sucupira

  • Bending strength: 148 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.93 g/cm³
  • Chocolate-brown-to-reddish-brown; straight-to-slightly-interlocked grain; medium-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, flooring, stairs, turnery, tool handles, furniture, heavy construction
  • High density and strength justify premium pricing
Kunatepi / Macacauba / Trebol

  • Bending strength: 116 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.88 g/cm³
  • Bright red-to-reddish-brown-to-purplish-brown with distinct dark stripes; straight-to-roey grain; medium-to-fine texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, furniture, cabinet work, turnery, musical instruments, decorative veneer
  • Striking visual pattern justifies specification for high-end bespoke applications
Djindja / Mirindiba

  • Bending strength: 151 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.75 g/cm³
  • Yellowish-brown-to-golden-brown with grey/olive hue on exposure; straight-to-interlocked grain; medium-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for exterior and interior flooring, furniture, boat decking, planking and framing, decorative veneer, panelling
  • Golden hue and visual appeal drive specification for architectural feature elements
Kromanti Kopi / Araracanga

  • Bending strength: 175 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.95 g/cm³
  • Orange-red-to-reddish-brown, becoming pinkish-brown or pale-yellowish-brown on exposure; straight, sometimes irregular or roey grain; rather fine-to-medium texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, general carpentry, cabinet work, flooring, stairs, fittings, wainscoting, shipbuilding
  • High strength and color stability drive premium specifications
Kaw Udu / Tatajuba

  • Bending strength: 138 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.80 g/cm³
  • Orange-yellow on exposure darkening to dark-brown; irregular-to-interlocked grain; medium-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, general carpentry, cabinet work, flooring, stairs, fittings, wainscoting
  • Color transformation is design feature in progressive staining applications
Hooglandgronfolo / Mandio / Quaruba

  • Bending strength: Regional variant data | Air dry density: 0.65 g/cm³
  • Gray-to-light-red-brown; pink-to-red-brown, occasionally olive-brown
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, millwork, flooring, furniture, veneer, plywood
  • Regional forestry designation with identical botanical species (Qualea rosea)
Witte Pinto Locus / Bush Mahogany

  • Bending strength: 151 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.80 g/cm³
  • Brown-and-red sapwood; straight-to-slightly-interlocked grain; medium-to-coarse texture
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, flooring, stairs, furniture
  • Medium-density option for applications where Brown heart's ultra-hardness exceeds requirements

Specialty Fine Hardwoods

Decorative Excellence | When Standard Isn't Enough

  • These specialty Surinamese hardwoods command premium pricing for their visual appeal, rarity, workability, and acoustic properties.
  • Ideal for musical instruments, fine furniture, marquetry, decorative veneer, and heritage restoration.
Specialty Fine Hardwoods

Featured Species:

Pau rainha / Satiné / Bloodwood / Muirapiranga

  • Bending strength: 98 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.95 g/cm³
  • Light red-brown or chestnut-brown heartwood with distinct pinkish-or-pinkish-yellow sapwood; straight-sometimes-interlocked grain; medium-to-fine texture
  • Ideal for turnery, carving, marquetry, violin bows, fine furniture and cabinets
  • Striking color contrast between heartwood and sapwood creates visual drama—perfect for two-tone inlay and decorative applications
  • Premium choice for violin bows and musical instrument applications
Kromanti Kopi

  • Bending strength: 175 N/mm² | Air dry density: 0.95 g/cm³
  • Go-to for specialized applications in shipbuilding and high-precision joinery where tight tolerance and strength coincide
  • Ideal for interior and exterior joinery, cabinet work, flooring, stairs, fittings, wainscoting

Quality & Sustainability: Non-Negotiable Standards

Ironclad Quality Standards
Moisture Management

Kiln-drying to ±0.5% accuracy. RFID sensors track moisture from the mill to your door.

Machine Grading (MOE/MOR)

Every piece is structurally tested for predictable performance.

International Compliance

Adherence to EN 338, NHLA, and JAS standards.

Dimensional Accuracy

Tolerances of ±1mm on surfaced lumber.

Rigorous Sustainability Practices
100%
Certified Sourcing

All timber is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certifi cation) certifi ed.

Regenerative
Forestry

Kiln-drying to ±0.5% accuracy. RFID sensors track moisture from the mill to your door.

Carbon
Sequestration

Every cubic meter of our timber locks in approximately 1 ton of CO2. Clients using our sustainable timber can avoid up to €87/ton in EU carbon taxes, gaining a signifi cant competitive edge.

Rigorous Sustainability Practices

Our Services: Seamless Supply, Zero Headaches

We handle the complexity so you can focus on your business.

Global Procurement

  • AI-Driven Forecasting: Predicts market price movements 8 weeks in advance with 86% accuracy.
  • Diversified Sourcing: Mitigates single-region risks and ensures consistent supply.
  • Volume Optimization: Consolidated purchasing for maximum cost efficiency.
Global Procurement - Trade Timber with Vastara Trading Dubai
Logistics & Shipping - Trade Timber with Vastara Trading Dubai

Logistics & Shipping

  • Climate-Controlled Transport: Maintain optimal conditions from forest to warehouse.
  • Route Optimization: AI-selected paths for speed and cost.
  • Real-Time Tracking: GPS and sensor monitoring for 24/7 visibility.

Documentation & Compliance

  • 99.7% Accuracy: Our team handles CITES, phytosanitary, and chain-of-custody documentation flawlessly.
  • Regulatory Experts: Deep knowledge of 43 countries' import/export requirements.
  • Audit-Ready: Full documentation trail for seamless client verification.
Documentation & Compliance - Trade Timber with Vastara Trading Dubai
Warehousing & Distribution - Trade Timber with Vastara Trading Dubai

Warehousing & Distribution

  • Strategic Dubai Hub: Climate-controlled facilities near Jebel Ali Port for rapid deployment.
  • Inventory Optimization: Real-time stock management and rotation.
  • Value-Added Services: Custom sorting, grading, and packaging.