Okoumé
Scientific Name: Aucoumea klaineana
A lightweight African hardwood prized for its excellent workability and beautiful pinkish-brown color. The premier choice for marine plywood, boat building, and decorative veneers worldwide.
tuneTechnical Specifications
Color / Appearance
Heartwood is a pale pinkish-brown to light salmon color. Sapwood is nearly white to pale gray and not sharply demarcated from heartwood.
Grain / Texture
Grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is medium to coarse with a high natural luster and silky feel.
Average Dried Weight
430 kg/m³ (27 lbs/ft³)
Janka Hardness
380 lbf (1,700 N)
Workability
Exceptional workability with hand and machine tools. Easy to glue, nail, and screw. Takes stain and finishes beautifully. Ideal for plywood production.
Origin
publicCameroon, Gabon, Central Africa
chairCommon Applications
Marine Plywood
The gold standard for boat hulls, decks, and marine construction.
Decorative Veneer
Beautiful rotary-cut veneers for interior paneling and furniture.
Light Construction
Doors, interior joinery, and lightweight furniture components.
Sustainability Promise
Okoumé is one of the most sustainably managed species in Central Africa. Our sources follow strict FSC® guidelines and government regulations.
We partner with certified concessions that practice reduced-impact logging and mandatory reforestation programs.
Sustainable