TIMBER NATION
Tropical Hardwood Sourcing & Supply Across Europe
Smart Sourcing. Solid Supply.
European partner for high-quality tropical hardwood. From forest to final destination.
ABOUT US
A trusted partner in Tropical Hardwood
TIMBER NATION is a European timber partner specialized in sourcing and delivering high-quality tropical hardwood from South America to clients across Europe. With over 30 years of experience and a deeply rooted international network, the company connects carefully selected forest concessions in Suriname, Bolivia, Brazil and French Guiana to demanding markets in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and beyond.
At its core, TIMBER NATION manages the full supply chain: from forest to final destination. By controlling every step: selection, sawing, drying, logistics, import and distribution, we ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery.
30+ years experience
End-to-end supply chain control
European market focus
Global sourcing network
VALUES
What we stand for
Our approach is built on control, expertise and long-term responsibility. These principles define the way we source, manage and deliver tropical hardwood across every stage of the supply chain. From carefully selecting the right forest concessions to overseeing processing, logistics and final delivery, every decision is guided by precision, consistency and respect for quality.
At TIMBER NATION, we believe strong partnerships are built on trust, transparency and deep industry knowledge. By combining technical expertise with hands-on involvement and a continuous search for sustainable alternatives, we help clients navigate a complex global timber market with confidence, clarity and peace of mind.
Control & Responsibility
We take full ownership of the supply chain. Managing risk, ensuring consistency, and delivering with reliability.
Expertise & Insight
Deep knowledge of timber, sourcing and market dynamics. We guide decisions with precision and clarity.
Partnership & Support
From sourcing to delivery, we simplify complexity. Clients rely on us for full support and peace of mind.
Exploration & Alternatives
We go beyond traditional timber. Discovering lesser-known species and sustainable alternatives worldwide.
SPECIES
Tropical Hardwood Species
We specialize in high-performance tropical hardwood species sourced from carefully selected regions across South America. Our portfolio includes both well-established hardwoods and lesser-known alternatives that offer exceptional durability, stability and long-term performance for demanding applications. By focusing on a curated selection of species rather than a mass-market offering, we are able to provide deeper expertise, better sourcing control and more consistent quality. Each wood species is selected based on its technical characteristics, origin, sustainability profile and suitability for specific applications such as decking, cladding, structural use and exterior architecture. Through close relationships with trusted suppliers and continuous market insight, TIMBER NATION offers access to reliable and responsibly sourced tropical hardwood tailored to the evolving needs of the European market.
Basralocus
A highly durable tropical hardwood known for its strength and resistance to moisture. Frequently used for heavy exterior applications, marine works and structural outdoor projects.
Color: Yellow brown to reddish brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 850 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.9%
Radial shrinkage: 5.8%
Cambara
Cambara offers a balanced combination of stability, workability and durability. Suitable for cladding, decking and general exterior applications.
Color: Light brown to reddish brown
Durability class: 2-3
Density: ± 720 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.8%
Radial shrinkage: 4.9%
Cumaru
Extremely dense and durable hardwood with excellent resistance against wear and weather conditions. Widely used for premium decking and heavy-duty outdoor structures.
Color: Golden brown to reddish brown
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 1070 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.1%
Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Freijo
Freijo is appreciated for its decorative appearance and elegant grain structure. Often selected for interior applications and architectural woodwork.
Color: Light yellow brown with darker grain patterns
Durability class: 3
Density: ± 650 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.2%
Radial shrinkage: 4.5%
Garapa
Garapa combines durability with a lighter natural appearance. Popular for decking and exterior applications where a warm and refined finish is desired.
Color: Light golden yellow to honey brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 790 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 6.9%
Radial shrinkage: 4.4%
Ipê
Extremely dense and durable hardwood, ideal for decking and outdoor structures. Known for its strength, longevity and resistance to wear.
Color: Brown
Durability class: 1 (very durable)
Density: ±1050 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 6.4%
Radial shrinkage: 5.1%
Itauba
Naturally oily and highly durable hardwood with exceptional resistance against fungi and insects. Suitable for demanding exterior and marine environments.
Color: Olive brown to dark brown
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 960 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.4%
Radial shrinkage: 4.8%
Jatoba
Jatoba is known for its hardness, strength and striking warm color tones. Frequently used in high-traffic flooring and durable exterior applications.
Color: Salmon red to reddish brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 910 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.0%
Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Massaranduba
A durable hardwood valued for its stability and reliable outdoor performance. Suitable for structural and exterior applications.
Color: Medium brown to dark brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 880 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.7%
Radial shrinkage: 5.1%
Muira
Dense and durable hardwood with a rich appearance and excellent resistance properties. Suitable for demanding outdoor environments.
Color: Red brown to dark reddish brown
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 950 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.4%
Radial shrinkage: 5.5%
Purpleheart
A visually striking hardwood recognized for its natural purple coloration. Combines durability with a highly distinctive aesthetic character.
Color: Purple to deep violet brown
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 900 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.1%
Radial shrinkage: 4.6%
Sucupira Preta
Sucupira Preta is a dense and highly durable tropical hardwood known for its exceptional strength and rich dark appearance. Its resistance to wear and moisture makes it ideal for heavy-duty exterior applications, premium flooring and demanding structural environments.
Color: Dark brown to chocolate brown with darker streaks
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 980 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.2%
Radial shrinkage: 5.4%
Tamarindo
Strong and durable hardwood with excellent weather resistance. Suitable for outdoor construction and architectural applications.
Color: Golden brown to reddish brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 870 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.6%
Radial shrinkage: 5.0%
Tanimbuca
Heavy tropical hardwood offering excellent durability and strength. Well suited for demanding exterior and structural applications.
Color: Brown to reddish brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 930 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 8.3%
Radial shrinkage: 5.2%
Tatajuba
Naturally durable hardwood with strong resistance against weather exposure. Frequently used for decking, bridges and outdoor structures.
Color: Golden yellow to yellow brown
Durability class: 1-2
Density: ± 850 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 7.5%
Radial shrinkage: 4.7%
Wallaba
Wallaba is an extremely durable and resin-rich tropical hardwood, highly valued for its natural resistance against decay, insects and harsh weather conditions. Traditionally used for heavy outdoor construction, poles and shingles, it performs exceptionally well in demanding exterior environments.
Color: Dark reddish brown to deep brown
Durability class: 1
Density: ± 1100 kg/m³
Tangential shrinkage: 9.1%
Radial shrinkage: 5.9%
Basralocus
Basralocus
A highly durable tropical hardwood known for its strength and resistance to moisture. Frequently used for heavy exterior applications, marine works and structural outdoor projects. Color: Yellow brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 850 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.9% Radial shrinkage: 5.8%
Download CIRAD file Cambara
Cambara
Cambara offers a balanced combination of stability, workability and durability. Suitable for cladding, decking and general exterior applications. Color: Light brown to reddish brown Durability class: 2–3 Density: ± 720 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.8% Radial shrinkage: 4.9%
Download CIRAD file Cumaru
Cumaru
Extremely dense and durable hardwood with excellent resistance against wear and weather conditions. Widely used for premium decking and heavy-duty outdoor structures. Color: Golden brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 1070 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.1% Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Download CIRAD file Freijo
Freijo
Freijo is appreciated for its decorative appearance and elegant grain structure. Often selected for interior applications and architectural woodwork. Color: Light yellow brown with darker grain patterns Durability class: 3 Density: ± 650 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.2% Radial shrinkage: 4.5%
Download CIRAD file Garapa
Garapa
Color: Light golden yellow to honey brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 790 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 6.9% Radial shrinkage: 4.4% Garapa combines durability with a lighter natural appearance. Popular for decking and exterior applications where a warm and refined finish is desired.
Download CIRAD file Ipê
Ipê
Extremely dense and durable hardwood, ideal for decking and outdoor structures. Known for its strength, longevity and resistance to wear. Color: Brown Durability class: 1 (very durable) Density: ±1050 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 6,4% Radial shrinkage: 5,1%
Download CIRAD file Itauba
Itauba
Color: Olive brown to dark brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 960 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.4% Radial shrinkage: 4.8% Naturally oily and highly durable hardwood with exceptional resistance against fungi and insects. Suitable for demanding exterior and marine environments.
Download CIRAD file Jatoba
Jatoba
Jatoba is known for its hardness, strength and striking warm color tones. Frequently used in high-traffic flooring and durable exterior applications. Color: Salmon red to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 910 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.0% Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Download CIRAD file Basralocus
A highly durable tropical hardwood known for its strength and resistance to moisture. Frequently used for heavy exterior applications, marine works and structural outdoor projects. Color: Yellow brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 850 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.9% Radial shrinkage: 5.8%
Download CIRAD file Cambara
Cambara offers a balanced combination of stability, workability and durability. Suitable for cladding, decking and general exterior applications. Color: Light brown to reddish brown Durability class: 2–3 Density: ± 720 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.8% Radial shrinkage: 4.9%
Download CIRAD file Cumaru
Extremely dense and durable hardwood with excellent resistance against wear and weather conditions. Widely used for premium decking and heavy-duty outdoor structures. Color: Golden brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 1070 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.1% Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Download CIRAD file Freijo
Freijo is appreciated for its decorative appearance and elegant grain structure. Often selected for interior applications and architectural woodwork. Color: Light yellow brown with darker grain patterns Durability class: 3 Density: ± 650 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.2% Radial shrinkage: 4.5%
Download CIRAD file Garapa
Color: Light golden yellow to honey brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 790 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 6.9% Radial shrinkage: 4.4% Garapa combines durability with a lighter natural appearance. Popular for decking and exterior applications where a warm and refined finish is desired.
Download CIRAD file Ipê
Extremely dense and durable hardwood, ideal for decking and outdoor structures. Known for its strength, longevity and resistance to wear. Color: Brown Durability class: 1 (very durable) Density: ±1050 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 6,4% Radial shrinkage: 5,1%
Download CIRAD file Itauba
Color: Olive brown to dark brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 960 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.4% Radial shrinkage: 4.8% Naturally oily and highly durable hardwood with exceptional resistance against fungi and insects. Suitable for demanding exterior and marine environments.
Download CIRAD file Jatoba
Jatoba is known for its hardness, strength and striking warm color tones. Frequently used in high-traffic flooring and durable exterior applications. Color: Salmon red to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 910 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.0% Radial shrinkage: 5.3%
Download CIRAD file Massaranduba
Massaranduba
A durable hardwood valued for its stability and reliable outdoor performance. Suitable for structural and exterior applications. Color: Medium brown to dark brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 880 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.7% Radial shrinkage: 5.1%
Download CIRAD file Muira
Muira
Dense and durable hardwood with a rich appearance and excellent resistance properties. Suitable for demanding outdoor environments. Color: Red brown to dark reddish brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 950 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.4% Radial shrinkage: 5.5%
Download CIRAD file Purpleheart
Purpleheart
A visually striking hardwood recognized for its natural purple coloration. Combines durability with a highly distinctive aesthetic character. Color: Purple to deep violet brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 900 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.1% Radial shrinkage: 4.6%
Download CIRAD file Sucupira Preta
Sucupira Preta
Sucupira Preta is a dense and highly durable tropical hardwood known for its exceptional strength and rich dark appearance. Its resistance to wear and moisture makes it ideal for heavy-duty exterior applications, premium flooring and demanding structural environments. Color: Dark brown to chocolate brown with darker streaks Durability class: 1 Density: ± 980 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.2% Radial shrinkage: 5.4%
Download CIRAD file Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Strong and durable hardwood with excellent weather resistance. Suitable for outdoor construction and architectural applications. Color: Golden brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 870 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.6% Radial shrinkage: 5.0%
Download CIRAD file Tanimbuca
Tanimbuca
Heavy tropical hardwood offering excellent durability and strength. Well suited for demanding exterior and structural applications. Color: Brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 930 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.3% Radial shrinkage: 5.2%
Download CIRAD file Tatajuba
Tatajuba
Naturally durable hardwood with strong resistance against weather exposure. Frequently used for decking, bridges and outdoor structures. Color: Golden yellow to yellow brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 850 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.5% Radial shrinkage: 4.7%
Download CIRAD file Wallaba
Wallaba
Wallaba is an extremely durable and resin-rich tropical hardwood, highly valued for its natural resistance against decay, insects and harsh weather conditions. Traditionally used for heavy outdoor construction, poles and shingles, it performs exceptionally well in demanding exterior environments. Color: Dark reddish brown to deep brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 1100 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 9.1% Radial shrinkage: 5.9%
Download CIRAD file Massaranduba
A durable hardwood valued for its stability and reliable outdoor performance. Suitable for structural and exterior applications. Color: Medium brown to dark brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 880 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.7% Radial shrinkage: 5.1%
Download CIRAD file Muira
Dense and durable hardwood with a rich appearance and excellent resistance properties. Suitable for demanding outdoor environments. Color: Red brown to dark reddish brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 950 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.4% Radial shrinkage: 5.5%
Download CIRAD file Purpleheart
A visually striking hardwood recognized for its natural purple coloration. Combines durability with a highly distinctive aesthetic character. Color: Purple to deep violet brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 900 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.1% Radial shrinkage: 4.6%
Download CIRAD file Sucupira Preta
Sucupira Preta is a dense and highly durable tropical hardwood known for its exceptional strength and rich dark appearance. Its resistance to wear and moisture makes it ideal for heavy-duty exterior applications, premium flooring and demanding structural environments. Color: Dark brown to chocolate brown with darker streaks Durability class: 1 Density: ± 980 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.2% Radial shrinkage: 5.4%
Download CIRAD file Tamarindo
Strong and durable hardwood with excellent weather resistance. Suitable for outdoor construction and architectural applications. Color: Golden brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 870 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.6% Radial shrinkage: 5.0%
Download CIRAD file Tanimbuca
Heavy tropical hardwood offering excellent durability and strength. Well suited for demanding exterior and structural applications. Color: Brown to reddish brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 930 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 8.3% Radial shrinkage: 5.2%
Download CIRAD file Tatajuba
Naturally durable hardwood with strong resistance against weather exposure. Frequently used for decking, bridges and outdoor structures. Color: Golden yellow to yellow brown Durability class: 1–2 Density: ± 850 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 7.5% Radial shrinkage: 4.7%
Download CIRAD file Wallaba
Wallaba is an extremely durable and resin-rich tropical hardwood, highly valued for its natural resistance against decay, insects and harsh weather conditions. Traditionally used for heavy outdoor construction, poles and shingles, it performs exceptionally well in demanding exterior environments. Color: Dark reddish brown to deep brown Durability class: 1 Density: ± 1100 kg/m³ Tangential shrinkage: 9.1% Radial shrinkage: 5.9%
Download CIRAD file TRITON
Triton Timber – Sustainable Wood from Underwater Forests
Triton Timber represents a new generation of sustainable wood sourcing. By recovering tropical hardwood from submerged forests in reservoirs, Triton eliminates the need for deforestation while unlocking high-quality, rare timber resources. This innovative approach combines advanced harvesting technology with minimal environmental impact, offering a circular alternative to traditional logging.
TIMBER NATION is an official trader of Triton Timber, providing access to these unique materials for the European market.
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