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Handroanthus spp.

Ipê

The benchmark for high-performance tropical decking

Origin
South America
Durability
Very high
Density
~1,050–1,200 kg/m³
Ipê (Handroanthus spp.)
Why choose Ipê

Ipê is the hardwood specified when failure isn't an option. Near 3,510 lbf on the Janka scale and rated Class 1 for durability, it absorbs decades of foot traffic, salt air and UV with little more than occasional oiling — the reason it defines marinas, boardwalks and landmark decks worldwide.

Class 1 durability (EN 350): 25+ years outdoors, untreated
Janka ≈3,510 lbf — among the hardest commercial decking species
Exceptional dimensional stability under sun, salt and humidity
FAS export grade, kiln-dried to 12–16% MC — install-ready boards
Typical applications
DeckingGarden TilesRough SawnFlooring

Technical overview

Botanical name
Handroanthus spp.
Origin
South America
Grade
FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade
Density (12% MC)
~1,050–1,200 kg/m³
Janka hardness
3,510 lbf (≈15,620 N)
Durability
Very high
Durability class
Class 1 — very durable (EN 350)
Natural resistance
Insects, fungi, weather
Drying & moisture
Air-dried or kiln-dried (KD 12–16% MC)
Color & grain
Olive-brown to near-black heartwood; tight grain with high natural luster
Finishing
Natural, oiled
Available formats
Decking · Garden Tiles · Rough Sawn · Flooring
Typical measures
19×90 mm·19×140 mm·20×100 mm·21×145 mm25×140 mm·1" × 6"
— other sizes on request
CITES
Listed under Appendix II — documentation provided

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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