African Plywood for Marine and Construction Use
Cross-grain veneer panels built around Okoumé, the region’s genuine specialty species for plywood. Marine-grade for boat building and wet environments, film-faced for construction formwork, or commercial grade for furniture and general use. Shipping to buyers across Europe, Asia and beyond.
Okoumé Plywood for Sale
Grades and Specification
Marine-grade plywood is built to resist prolonged moisture exposure, the benchmark most buyers reference is BS 1088 (the British Standard for marine plywood), which specifies WBP (Weather and Boil Proof) glue and Okoumé among its accepted face species. We can supply Okoumé plywood built to specifications like BS 1088 on request, tell us at quote stage if your order needs to meet a specific certified standard so we can confirm what applies.
| Grade | Glue Bond | Typical Use |
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Marine Grade |
WBP (phenolic, water and boil proof) |
Boat building, docks, wet or humid environments |
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Film-Faced |
WBP |
Construction formwork, concrete shuttering |
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Commercial / Decorative |
Interior-grade |
Furniture, cabinetry, general construction |
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Standard sheet size: 1220 × 2440mm (4 × 8ft), thickness from 4mm to 25mm. |
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Sizes and Order Terms
Specification
- Face veneer: Okoumé, standard for the grade
- Core layers matched to panel thickness and grade
- Confirm any required certification (e.g. BS 1088) at quote stage
Shipping
- Sold by the sheet, pallet, or full container
- Priced per sheet or per cubic metre depending on volume
- Quote turnaround: typically 3–5 business days for standard grades
Frequently Asked Questions
BS 1088 certification is a formal Lloyd’s Register process arranged for a specific mill’s output. We can supply Okoumé plywood built to the same specification (WBP glue, accepted face species) on request, tell us if your order requires formally certified panels specifically and we’ll confirm what’s achievable rather than assume.
Marine grade uses WBP (Weather and Boil Proof) glue and defect-free core veneers built for constant moisture exposure. Commercial grade uses a lighter interior bond suited to furniture and general construction, not sustained wet conditions.
Yes. Film-faced panels are available in standard construction sheet sizes, ask for current stock and thickness options.