Wholesale African Mahogany Wood: Classic Mahogany for Furniture, Boats and Fine Millwork
Looking to buy African Mahogany Wood direct from the source? African Mahogany (Khaya spp.) is the timber that built the reputation of African hardwoods in Europe and North America. It offers the warm colour, light weight and easy workability that furniture makers expect from true mahogany, with lengths and widths that are hard to find elsewhere.
With a density of about 530 kg/m³ and a Janka hardness near 1,070 lbf, Khaya is light enough to handle easily yet strong and stable enough for doors, boat interiors, architectural millwork and luxury cabinetry.
We supply African Mahogany wood as kiln-dried sawn lumber, squares, veneer and, where export is legally permitted, logs from legally managed, ethically harvested forest concessions in Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and DR Congo. Every order is inspected, documented and shipped in containers to your port, warehouse or job site.
Technical Specifications of African Mahogany Wood
The figures below are typical values for African Mahogany wood and help engineers, architects and buyers check that the timber meets their project requirements. Independent species data is also available from the CIRAD Tropix tropical timber database.
| Property | African Mahogany Wood |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Khaya ivorensis, Khaya anthotheca, Khaya grandifoliola |
| Botanical Family | Meliaceae (mahogany family) |
| Other Trade Names | Khaya, Acajou d’Afrique, Ngollon, Krala, Lagos Mahogany |
| Origin (Central Africa) | Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and DR Congo |
| Density | 500–560 kg/m³ (31–35 lbs/ft³) at 12% MC |
| Janka Hardness | 1,070 lbf (4,760 N) |
| Natural Durability | Moderately durable (EN 350 class 3) |
| Stability | Small to medium movement; very good stability once dried |
| Colour and Grain | Pinkish-brown to deep reddish-brown with a natural lustre and occasional ribbon or mottled figure |
| CITES / Legal Status | Listed in CITES Appendix II (African populations of Khaya, in force since 2023). Every export ships with a CITES export permit and legal-origin documents. |
| Price Unit | Per cubic metre (m³) |
Why Buyers Choose African Mahogany Wood
Importers, manufacturers and contractors choose African Mahogany wood for a clear set of practical reasons:
- True Mahogany Character: Khaya has the colour, lustre and smooth working qualities that define classic mahogany furniture.
- Excellent Stability: Low shrinkage means panels, doors and mouldings stay flat and tight after installation.
- Easy to Machine: It cuts, carves, sands and turns cleanly, which saves time in production.
- Fully Documented Supply: As a CITES Appendix II species, every shipment carries an export permit, which protects importers under EUTR/EUDR and the US Lacey Act.
Buy African Mahogany Wood for Fine Furniture, Boat Building and Millwork
When you buy African Mahogany Wood from Global Timber Trade Hub, you can order stock graded and dimensioned for the following applications:
1. Fine Furniture and Cabinetry
Dining tables, bedroom suites, desks and reproduction furniture are traditional uses for African Mahogany.
2. Boat Building and Yacht Interiors
Khaya is used for planking, transoms, interior joinery and trim in boats and yachts.
3. Doors, Windows and Millwork
Its stability makes it ideal for panel doors, window sashes, mouldings and architectural trim.
4. Veneer and Musical Instruments
Figured Khaya logs are sliced for veneer, and luthiers use it for guitar necks and bodies.
Available African Mahogany Wood Sizes, Grades and Product Forms
We hold standard Mahogany specifications and can cut to your project list. Typical product forms include:
| Product Form | Typical Sizes | Main Uses | Drying & Packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough-Sawn Boards (FAS / FAS 1F) | 27–100 mm (1"–4") thick, 150 mm+ wide, 1.8–4.9 m long | Furniture, doors, cabinetry | Kiln dried 10–12% MC, strapped bundles |
| Squares and Scantlings | 50×50 mm to 150×150 mm | Legs, frames, stair parts | KD or AD, wrapped bundles |
| Sliced or Rotary Veneer | 0.6 mm and thicker, to order | Panels, doors, plywood faces | Bundled flitches, boxed |
| Logs (where permitted) | Diameter 60 cm and above | Re-sawing and veneer mills | Loose in 40 ft containers or break-bulk |
Custom thicknesses, widths, lengths and cut-to-size orders are available on request. Log exports are supplied only from countries and concessions where national law allows them.
Drying, Grading and Quality Control
Joinery and furniture grades are kiln dried to 10–12% moisture content (8–10% on request) and graded to NHLA FAS / FAS 1F or ATIBT export rules. Before loading, each parcel of Mahogany is checked for moisture content, dimensions, heartwood, grain and defects, and you receive loading photos and a packing list with the volume of every bundle.
Working With African Mahogany Wood: Practical Tips
- Woolly Surfaces: Interlocked grain can leave a woolly surface. Sharp cutters and light final passes give the best results.
- Carving and Turning: Khaya carves and turns very well, which is why it is a favourite for decorative furniture.
- Gluing and Fastening: It glues, nails and screws easily without splitting.
- Finishing: Fill the open grain before lacquering for a high-gloss mahogany finish.
Ethically Harvested African Mahogany Wood From the Central African Forest Zone
All of our Mahogany comes from the Congo Basin forest zone, the second-largest tropical forest on earth. We buy only from operators that hold valid forest management or harvesting permits and follow national minimum felling diameters, so mature trees are selected and younger trees are left to grow.
Legal status: Listed in CITES Appendix II (African populations of Khaya, in force since 2023). Every export ships with a CITES export permit and legal-origin documents. You can check any species on the official CITES Checklist.
Each shipment can include a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, legality and chain-of-custody documents, fumigation certificate where required, and a CITES export permit for listed species. This supports your due diligence under the EU Timber and Deforestation Regulations (EUTR/EUDR), the UK Timber Regulation and the US Lacey Act. FSC or PEFC certified volumes can be quoted on request, subject to availability.
How to Buy African Mahogany Wood in Bulk
- Send your enquiry: Tell us the product form, sizes, grade, volume and destination port for your Mahogany order.
- Receive a quotation: We confirm price, availability, lead time and Incoterms (FOB Douala, Kribi, Owendo or Pointe-Noire, or CFR/CIF to your port).
- Approve specifications: We share stock photos, moisture readings and, for larger orders, samples.
- Production and loading: Timber is cut, dried, inspected and loaded, with photos and container numbers sent to you.
- Shipping and documents: You receive the bill of lading and all export documents for customs clearance.
About the price: the price shown on this page is an indicative starting price per cubic metre (m³) for standard sawn Mahogany. Final pricing depends on grade, dimensions, drying, volume and destination. Typical container loads are 18–25 m³ of sawn timber per 20 ft container and 40–50 m³ per 40 ft container, and smaller trial orders are welcome.
Compare African Mahogany Wood With Other African Hardwoods
Not sure if Mahogany is the right species? Compare it with these related timbers from our catalogue:
Browse more species in Best Selling African Timber, Furniture & Joinery Hardwoods, or view the full African timber catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions About African Mahogany Wood
Is African Mahogany real mahogany?
Khaya belongs to the same family (Meliaceae) as Swietenia (genuine American mahogany). It is accepted in the trade as African Mahogany and is used for the same purposes.
Does African Mahogany need a CITES permit?
Yes. Since 2023 African populations of Khaya are listed in CITES Appendix II. We provide the export permit and all legal-origin documents with each shipment.
Which is better, African Mahogany or Sapele?
Khaya is lighter, softer and easier to carve. Sapele is harder, heavier and has a stronger stripe. Choose Khaya for carving and boats, and Sapele for flooring and high-wear furniture.
What is the minimum order for Mahogany?
Most buyers order one 20 ft or 40 ft container. We also accept mixed-species containers and smaller trial orders for Mahogany, so you can test the quality before scaling up.
Which documents come with Mahogany shipments?
Every shipment includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, plus legality documents and a CITES permit where the species requires it.
Get African Mahogany Wood for Your Next Project
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