What it is
Durable, termite-resistant hardwood (Tectona grandis) prized for doors, windows, furniture and boats. Teak is the second-largest species by growing stock inside India's forests.
Forest (old-growth) teak and plantation teakGraded by girth, heartwood share and knots
Where imports come from
ISFR 2023 puts teak's growing stock inside recorded forest areas at 199.61 million m³ (4.46% of the total); much plantation teak for furniture is imported as logs.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Felling and moving timber needs a transit permit from the State Forest Department for notified species; rules differ by state.
- Forest teak is sold mainly through State Forest Department or forest corporation auctions.
Storage and handling
Season before use; store stacked flat under cover.
Businesses that use it
Wooden Furniture Making →Wood Carving Unit (Photo Frames) →Block Board and Flush Door Manufacturing →