In 2025, demand for tropical round logs is once again surging across Asia. Nations like India (印度), China (中国), Japan (日本), Taiwan (台灣), and Vietnam (越南) continue to rely on sustainably sourced hardwoods for construction, furniture, shipbuilding, and heavy timber industries.

At the center of this demand is Suriname, a South American country rich in high-grade tropical forests and one of the world’s most reliable sources of dense, durable hardwoods.

This article explores the top species in demand, the export and shipping process, and the types of buyers sourcing tropical logs from Suriname in 2025.

Top Round Log Species in High Demand (2025)

Buyers across Asia are currently focused on specific species from Suriname known for durability, color, and structural performance. These include:

- Basralocus - Angelique (Dicorynia guianensis)

- Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)

- Kaw Udu - Tatajuba (Bagassa guianensis & tiliaefolia)

- Jutai - Witte Pinto Locus - WPL (Martiodendron parviflorum)

- Wacapou - Bruinhart (Vouacapoua americana)

These Logs Are Leaving Suriname in Containers — Weekly

This isn’t just about species — it’s about supply reality.

Suriname logs are currently being shipped via:

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MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
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Weekly departures to ports like:

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Nhava Sheva, Mundra (India)
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Qingdao, Guangzhou (China)
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Yokohama, Osaka (Japan)
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Kaohsiung, Taichung (Taiwan)
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Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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Each container carries logs that are:

Harvested under SBB (Stichting Bosbeheer en Bostoezicht) compliance

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Tagged and inspected
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Stuffed on-site at origin, with species-specific packing lists

Who’s Buying These Logs? (Hint: It’s Not Just Traders)

In 2025, buyer personas are more diversified than ever. It’s not just the usual wholesalers.

Here’s who’s sourcing tropical round logs from Suriname right now:

Mill Owners in Asia who want to process logs locally

Infrastructure Developers working in coastal and high-moisture environments

Furniture Manufacturers seeking exotic alternatives to saturated species

Large-Scale Traders diversifying their risk away from volatile African supply chains

Speculative Buyers banking on hardwood value appreciation due to environmental restriction

Why This Matters

If you're in timber trading, log importing, or regional supply chain management — you already know that global sourcing is no longer about price alone. It’s about:

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Reliability
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Legal compliance
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Transit time
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Strategic alternatives
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Suriname’s species tick all the boxes. And unlike many other tropical sources, the volume is still available, traceable, and untapped by major players, for now.

What to Do If You’re Looking to Import Round Logs

If you need CIF or FOB quotes, species availability, or help understanding what combinations make sense for your container mix, let’s talk.

Global Demand for Round Logs from Suriname in 2025

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