Manilkara huberi

Paraju

Bulletwood-class density in a warm red tone

Origin

South America

Durability

Very high

Density

~1,050–1,100 kg/m³

Why choose Paraju

Paraju belongs to the bulletwood family — among the densest hardwoods Brazil exports. At ≈3,190 lbf Janka and Class 1 durable, its tight red grain shrugs off marine borers, decay and relentless traffic, making it a first choice for piers, boardwalks and heavy-duty decks.

Janka ≈3,190 lbf — bulletwood-class density and wear resistance

Class 1 durability (EN 350): resists decay, insects and marine borers

Dense, fine-grained red surface for piers, decks and boardwalks

FAS export grade, kiln-dried to 12–16% MC

Typical applications

DeckingUnderdeckingRough Sawn

Technical overview

Botanical name

Manilkara huberi

Origin

South America

Grade

FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade

Density (12% MC)

~1,050–1,100 kg/m³

Janka hardness

≈3,190 lbf (≈14,190 N)

Durability

Very high

Durability class

Class 1 — very durable (EN 350)

Natural resistance

Decay, insects, marine borers, heavy wear

Drying & moisture

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

Color & grain

Reddish-brown with a fine, even grain and a dense, smooth surface

Finishing

Natural, oiled

Available formats

Decking · Underdecking · Rough Sawn

Typical measures

19×90 mm·19×140 mm·21×145 mm·25×140 mm1" × 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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