Discover the Nyatoh Wood

Nyatoh wood is known for:

• Its reddish or pink-brown color
• Smooth and consistent grain
• Good workability and finishing
• Application in premium furniture and interior fit-outs

Physical Properties:

• Color & Appearance:
  Heartwood varies from pale pink to deep reddish or purplish-brown, with sapwood being lighter and not distinctly demarcated. ​

• Grain & Texture:
  Typically exhibits a straight to shallowly interlocked grain with a moderately fine texture. 

• Density:
  The timber is classified as light hardwood, with an air-dry density ranging from 400 to 1,075 kg/m³, depending on the species. ​

Workability:

• Nyatoh is relatively easy to work with, though some species may contain silica, which can dull cutting tools. It stains and polishes well, yielding a smooth finish. ​

Common Uses:

• Furniture:
  Ideal for crafting high-end furniture due to its appealing color and texture. ​

• Interior Joinery:
  Suitable for interior fittings such as panelling, mouldings, and partitioning. ​

• Doors:
  Frequently used for solid interior doors. ​

• Plywood:
  Utilized in the production of plywood. ​

• General Utility:
  Employed as a general utility wood for various applications

Applications of Nyatoh Wood

• Luxury furniture and cabinetry

• Interior joinery, panelling, moulding

• Interior doors and door frames

• Decorative plywood manufacturing

• General carpentry and woodcrafts

Malaysia recognized that Nyatoh contributes to the broader category of hardwood exports, particularly in the form of furniture and interior fittings. The United States, Japan, and Australia are among the primary destinations for Malaysian timber products, with emerging markets in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Russia showing increasing demand.

Trusted B2B Timber Supplier for Furniture & Interior Applications

At Kear Heng Timber Sdn Bhd, we specialize in the supply of Nyatoh wood — a versatile hardwood widely used across Southeast Asia in furniture making, interior joinery, and plywood manufacturing. As a recognized timber supplier based in Malaysia, we serve both local and international B2B clients with quality-assured Nyatoh timber products.  We comply with export documentation, sustainable sourcing, and custom B2B packaging requirements.