Mezilaurus itauba

Itaúba

Oil-rich hardwood built for wet, exposed environments

Origin

South America

Durability

High

Density

~850–900 kg/m³

Why choose Itaúba

Itaúba's natural oils give it standout resistance to moisture and decay, with a satin sheen and striking grain. Class 1 durable and dimensionally stable, it's a proven choice for decks, façades and structures that face constant exposure.

Class 1 durability (EN 350): excels in humid, exposed conditions

High natural oil content resists decay and termites

Stable, low-movement boards for façades and decking

Consistent FAS supply, kiln-dried to 12–16% MC

Typical applications

DeckingUnderdeckingGarden TilesRough Sawn

Technical overview

Botanical name

Mezilaurus itauba

Origin

South America

Grade

FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade

Density (12% MC)

~850–900 kg/m³

Durability

High

Durability class

Class 1 — very durable (EN 350)

Natural resistance

Decay, termites, moisture exposure

Drying & moisture

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

Color & grain

Satin sheen with striking grain contrast and natural oiliness

Finishing

Natural, oiled

Available formats

Decking · Underdecking · Garden Tiles · Rough Sawn

Typical measures

19×90 mm·19×140 mm·20×100 mm·21×145 mm25×140 mm·1" × 6"·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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