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Manilkara bidentata

Massaranduba

Among the densest, hardest decking woods available

Origin
South America
Durability
Very high
Density
~1,000–1,100 kg/m³
Massaranduba (Manilkara bidentata)
Why choose Massaranduba

Massaranduba — bulletwood — is built for the most demanding public and commercial projects. At ~3,130 lbf Janka and Class 1 durable, its sheer density delivers long service life on boardwalks, piers and high-traffic decks, in a uniform deep-red tone.

Janka ≈3,130 lbf — exceptional density and wear resistance
Class 1 durability (EN 350): long life in high-traffic, public use
Uniform deep-red tone with a clean, moderate sheen
Ideal for boardwalks and piers; FAS, KD 12–16%
Typical applications
DeckingUnderdeckingRough Sawn
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Technical overview

Botanical name
Manilkara bidentata
Origin
South America
Grade
FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade
Density (12% MC)
~1,000–1,100 kg/m³
Janka hardness
3,130 lbf (≈13,920 N)
Durability
Very high
Durability class
Class 1 — very durable (EN 350)
Natural resistance
Decay, insects, heavy wear
Drying & moisture
Air-dried or kiln-dried (KD 12–16% MC)
Color & grain
Dense, smooth surface in a uniform reddish tone with moderate sheen
Finishing
Natural, oiled
Available formats
Decking · Underdecking · Rough Sawn
Typical measures
19×90 mm·21×145 mm·25×145 mm·1" × 6"41×68 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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