World demand for Teak timber is greater than the current supply.
Teak from natural and old growth forests is rapidly running out or is banned from harvesting.
The supply of Teak in the future will be from plantations with trees that are grown and harvested sustainably following environmentally friendly guidelines. The international market for Teak is well established and dynamic.

The true Teak (Tectona Grandis) is sought-after worldwide due to its superior qualities and uses:

  • Durable, long-lasting
  • Rich in natural oils
  • Soft to the touch due to oil contents
  • Has a smooth finish
  • Stable and low shrinkage properties
  • Relatively lightweight at approx 660kg/m3 at moisture content of 12%
  • Termite resistant
  • No traces of rust or corrosion when in contact with metals

Teak is mostly used for:

  • Garden furniture and sculptures
  • Yacht and shipbuilding, including yacht finishes
  • Laboratories; tanks, barrels, filter presses
  • Building industry; stairs, floors and parquetry, ceilings, kitchen benches, doors, windows

Ra Fiji, Nursery capacity of 400,000 Teak seedlings per annum.