Sapele Plywood

Sapele plywood is made from Africa's prized Sapele veneer (similar to mahogany), glued with birch, poplar, eucalyptus or mixed cores — see the full offer from our veneer plywood suppliers page.

Its deep red to maroon color and elegant grain make it ideal for high-end furniture, flooring, door panels and boat upholstery.

  • Sapele face veneer

    African Sapele veneer with a look similar to mahogany.

  • Core options

    Bonded with birch, poplar, eucalyptus or mixed cores.

  • Color & grain

    Deep red to maroon tone with an elegant natural grain.

  • Typical uses

    High-end furniture, flooring, door panels and boat upholstery.

NOTE: All products can be custom made in size and finish for your specific application.

Which Standards Does This Plywood Comply With:

  • EN71 European toy safety standard certification
  • CE mark EN 13986 wood-based panels standard
  • CARB ATCM 93120 certified by SCS Global Services CalCompliant
  • ANSI American National Standards Institute logo
  • CSA Group certification mark
  • ISO International Organization for Standardization logo
  • PEFC sustainable forest certification PEFC/16-01-01
  • Benchmark Product Certification Quality Certified Products
  • JAS-ANZ accreditation mark

Tech Specs.

Size 4×8′ (1220×2440 mm), 1250×2500 mm, 1525×3050 mm (customizable)
Thickness 2.7–30 mm (e.g., 2.7/3/3.6/4/5.2/6/9/12/15/18/21/25/30 mm)
Glue MR, E0/E1/E2, Melamine, WBP Phenolic
Face/Back Double-sided Sapele veneer—grades AA, BB, BB/CC, C/D
Core Material Poplar, Birch, Eucalyptus, or Combi core
Certification FSC, CE, CARB, EPA, EUTR, ISO
Loading Quantity 20′GP: ~10 pallets (~20 m³); 40′HQ: ~20 pallets (~40 m³)
Density 520–700 kg/m³
Moisture Content 8–14%
Edge Raw edge, wax/edge-banding optional; edge sealing recommended after cutting

Product Features

  • Natural high-end appearance

    reddish-brown color, delicate interlaced texture, visual texture of high-grade

  • Stable and durable

    multi-layer structural gluing, strong resistance to bending and cracking, not easy to be deformed

  • Moisture-resistant and durable

    MR/WBP/E0/E1/E2 glues are available to cope with different humidity environments

  • Eco-friendly and healthy

    support FSC, CE, CARB, EUTR, EPA, ISO and other certificates

  • Easy processing

    easy to saw, drill, seal and paint, suitable for furniture and interior decoration

  • Cost-effective

    more stable than solid wood, more controllable cost, more applicable

Applications

  • High-end furniture

    closets, cabinets, tables, door panels, etc.

  • Interior decoration

    background wall, ceiling, partition, built-in cabinets

  • Doors and door skins

    Consistent grain appropriate for veneer doors

  • Ship and yacht interiors

    anti-deformation and moisture resistance, taste upgrading

  • Wood craft

    staircase handrails, decorative strips, wainscoting, etc.

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