Red Wood Supply to the Egyptian Market
CFR Alexandria · Damietta · Port Said · Sokhna · 45–75 days origin to Egyptian port · One 20' or 40' container.
In the Egyptian market the term 'red wood' spans several species, most commonly dark red meranti and sapele on the hardwood side, and northern red pine on the softwood side. TIC Dubai ships each of these direct from qualified origin mills in container loads to Egyptian ports.
We match the species to the end-use: meranti and sapele for door, window and joinery work; red pine for site-grade timber and traditional carpentry. Every quotation states species, origin and specification clearly.
Red Wood in the Egyptian market
'Red wood' in the Egyptian trade is a market term rather than a single species. It typically refers to dark red meranti (Shorea spp.) from Southeast Asia, sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) from West Africa, or northern red pine (Pinus sylvestris) from Northern Europe, chosen by the buyer according to the specific application, budget and traditional preference.
Egyptian door and window manufacturers, joinery workshops and traditional carpenters have used red-toned hardwoods and softwoods for generations. Dark red meranti and sapele remain the workhorse hardwoods for door and window frame production; red pine is used for site-grade timber and traditional carpentry.
TIC Dubai ships each of these species direct from qualified origin mills in container loads to Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna. Every quotation states the exact species, origin and specification so buyers know precisely what is being shipped.
Who imports red wood from TIC into Egypt
Serial producers importing dark red meranti and sapele sections for door leaves, frames and window components.
Workshops producing traditional Egyptian mashrabiya, shutters and architectural woodwork requiring stable red-toned hardwood.
Buyers importing red pine at construction grade for site work and traditional carpentry.
Furniture makers using meranti and sapele for solid-wood components and legs in classic-style furniture.
Distributors running mixed-species containers to supply joineries and workshops across the governorates.
Typical specifications shipped to Egypt
Species matters, 'red wood' alone is not a specification. TIC will not quote until the species, origin and grade are confirmed with the buyer so expectations align on price, appearance and performance.
Moisture content varies by species: hardwoods (meranti, sapele) typically KD 14–18%; softwoods (red pine) 15–18%. Furniture-grade orders can be dried tighter on request.
CITES documentation is not required for the standard commercial species above (meranti, sapele, red pine). If a CITES-listed material is ever discussed, TIC confirms feasibility, documentation and compliance before quoting.
Where Egyptian buyers use red wood
- Door and window frames
- Interior joinery and mouldings
- Traditional carpentry and site work
- Furniture components
- Trader and distributor stock programmes
How red wood is specified on Egyptian projects
Dark red meranti and sapele sections used in solid-timber door leaves and frames, valued for dimensional stability and workability.
Meranti, sapele and red pine used across the price spectrum for window frames, shutters and traditional Egyptian architectural woodwork.
Red-toned hardwoods machined into skirtings, architraves and cornices where the natural red colour is part of the design intent.
Red pine sections used for construction-grade traditional carpentry and site consumption.
Solid meranti and sapele components used in classic-style Egyptian furniture where a red-toned hardwood is specified.
CFR discharge options for red wood
Primary discharge for both Southeast Asian and European sailings, the default choice for most Egyptian red wood buyers.
Chosen where the buyer operates Delta-based joineries or door manufacturing.
Used for European red pine sailings via Suez routing.
Red Sea entry preferred by East Cairo and Suez corridor buyers.
Factory-Direct Supply Model.
TIC Dubai operates as a mill representation and international procurement partner. Every order is coordinated directly with a verified overseas manufacturer and shipped in container quantities against your project specification.
We do not maintain local warehouse stock. Products are supplied directly from carefully selected international manufacturing partners.
- Direct mill sourcing
- Container-load shipments
- Forward production bookings
- Project-based supply
- International procurement
- Mill-direct pricing
- Consistent, certified quality
- Long-term supply partnerships
Who we work with.
TIC Dubai partners with organisations that specify, import or build at project scale, across the UAE, GCC, Levant, Africa and wider Middle East.
How our supply model works best.
A quick view of where TIC Dubai adds the most value, and where a local stockist may serve you faster.
Container, project & repeat procurement.
- Container orders
- Factory bookings
- Project supply
- Repeat procurement
- Long-term contracts
- Bulk purchasing
Retail, spot & same-day pick-ups.
- Retail-quantity purchases
- Same-day requirements
- Spot warehouse pick-ups
If your requirement sits on the right, a local stockist is likely to serve you faster. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
How shipments are booked, loaded and sent to Egypt
A 40' container carries approximately 25–35 m³ of hardwood sections (meranti, sapele) or 55–65 m³ of softwood (red pine), depending on density, section and pack construction.
Timber ships strapped in weather-protected packs. Hardwood packs are usually smaller and heavier per unit; softwood packs are larger and lighter. Packing lists state species, section, length distribution and grade.
Mixed species and mixed section loads are common for distributors serving multiple downstream buyers.
What accompanies every red wood shipment
Every origin mill is pre-qualified on species identification honesty, grading discipline and kiln-drying quality. Species substitution is not commercially acceptable.
Mill certificates state species (with botanical name), origin, grade, section and moisture content per shipment. Fumigation and phytosanitary certificates are provided where required for Egyptian entry.
For project-critical orders, third-party pre-shipment inspection at load port can confirm species, grade and moisture content before container seal.
Forward bookings, OEM and mill representation
Forward mill bookings: buyers with steady door and window production reserve hardwood mill capacity across a 3-month or seasonal horizon to lock species availability and price.
OEM / private label: pack marking and distributor-specific documentation can be arranged on larger orders.
Mill representation: TIC represents mills across Southeast Asia, West Africa and Northern Europe, giving Egyptian buyers access to all three 'red wood' families under one commercial relationship.
Frequently asked about red wood for Egypt
What does 'red wood' mean in the Egyptian market?
It is a market term rather than a single species. Most Egyptian buyers use it for dark red meranti, sapele or northern red pine depending on the application and the trader.
Which species do you recommend for door and window frames?
Dark red meranti and sapele are the workhorse hardwoods for door and window sections. Both are stable, workable and widely accepted in the Egyptian market.
Is CITES documentation ever required?
Not for the standard commercial species above. Should CITES-listed material ever be requested, TIC will confirm feasibility, documentation and compliance before quoting.
Can red wood ship alongside other species in one container?
Yes. Compatible species and sections can be combined in one container to hit the target volume and value.
What certifications are available?
FSC and PEFC certifications are available for a range of species and origins on request, and should be specified at enquiry to lock the correct mill.
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