Vatairea guianensis

Angelim

Dependable structural hardwood for demanding builds

Origin

South America

Durability

Moderate to high

Density

~650–800 kg/m³

Why choose Angelim

Angelim is the workhorse importers rely on for structural and exterior projects — durable, stable and consistently supplied. Its uniform texture and natural resistance make it a practical, cost-effective alternative to premium decking species.

Durable (EN 350 Class 2–3): strong resistance to termites

Reliable across decking, framing and truck flooring

Uniform texture with occasional decorative dark veins

Cost-effective at scale; FAS, kiln-dried to 12–16% MC

Typical applications

DeckingUnderdeckingRough SawnTruck Flooring

Technical overview

Botanical name

Vatairea guianensis

Origin

South America

Grade

FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade

Density (12% MC)

~650–800 kg/m³

Durability

Moderate to high

Durability class

Class 2–3 — durable to moderately durable (EN 350)

Natural resistance

Fungi, termites, weather exposure

Drying & moisture

Air-dried or kiln-dried (KD 12–16% MC)

Color & grain

Smooth, uniform texture with occasional dark veins

Finishing

Natural, oiled

Available formats

Decking · Underdecking · Rough Sawn · Truck Flooring

Typical measures

19×90 mm·19×140 mm·20×100 mm·21×145 mm40×60 mm·45×70 mm

— other sizes on request

Compliance & sustainability

We work exclusively with compliant and traceable suppliers; every shipment is documented against the regulatory and sustainability requirements of its destination market in Europe or the United States.

FSC-certified sourcing available CITES where applicable EUDR & US import documentation

Sourcing & logistics

Built around your import operation.

Packaging

Premium bundling in 40' HC containers — custom specs on request (e.g. Australian bundling, 4×4 strapping)

Shipping

Primarily FOB — CFR and CIF on request

Minimum order

From one 40' container — mixed-species loads possible

Lead time

Typically 6–10 weeks after order confirmation

Documentation

Full export documentation provided for every shipment

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