Key Highlights
Compliance: ✅ SVLK Certified Suppliers
Global Reach: 🌍 Exporting to 20+ Countries
Flexibility: 📦 MOQ from 500 MT | 🚢 FOB / CIF Available
Quality Assurance: 🔬 Lab-Tested Quality
📈 Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Achievement |
| Annual Exports | 1.5M+ Metric Tons |
| Global Destination | 20+ Countries |
| Buyer Satisfaction | 98% Rate |
| Global Ranking | 5th Largest Wood Chips Producer |
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🎯 Why Buyers Choose Indonesia for Wood Chips
Indonesia is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of industrial wood chips. With vast plantation forests, competitive pricing, and a well-established export infrastructure, global buyers consistently choose Indonesian supply.
🌳 Vast Plantation Resources
Over 14 million hectares of productive plantation forests—dominated by fast-growing acacia and eucalyptus—ensure a consistent, year-round supply for large-volume buyers.
💲 Competitive Export Pricing
Lower land and labor costs, combined with proximity to key Asian markets, allow Indonesian exporters to offer highly competitive FOB prices compared to suppliers in Vietnam, Brazil, or South Africa.
📋 Legal & Sustainable Supply Chain
All exports comply with Indonesia's SVLK (Timber Legality Assurance System)—a government-backed certification recognized by the EU and other major importing regions, ensuring legal and traceable wood sourcing.
🚢 Strategic Port Infrastructure
Major export hubs—Dumai, Bandar Lampung, Palembang, and Makassar—offer direct vessel loading facilities, reducing lead times and logistics costs for bulk shipments.
📊 High Calorific Value for Biomass
Indonesian acacia and eucalyptus wood chips deliver a net calorific value (NCV) of 4,000–4,500 kcal/kg (air-dried basis), making them ideal for biomass power plants and co-firing applications in Japan and South Korea.
🤝 Experienced Export Community
Commercial exports since the 1990s mean suppliers have deep experience with international trade documentation, phytosanitary requirements, and long-term buyer relationships.
📦 Product Catalog: Available Categories
We supply three main categories of wood chips, each suited for different end-use applications—from pulp & paper to biomass energy generation.
1. Acacia Wood Chips ⭐ Most Popular
Sourced from certified Acacia mangium and Acacia crassicarpa plantations in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The preferred choice for pulp, paper, and biomass buyers worldwide.
Species: Acacia spp.
Origin: Sumatra, Kalimantan
Moisture: ≤ 45%
Bark Content: ≤ 3%
2. Eucalyptus Wood Chips 🌿 Biomass Grade
High-density eucalyptus chips from Eucalyptus pellita plantations. Offers excellent fiber length and brightness for dissolving pulp; also widely used in Japanese biomass power plants.
Species: E. pellita
Origin: South Sumatra, Papua
Moisture: ≤ 45%
NCV (dry): ~4,500 kcal/kg
3. Mixed Hardwood Chips 🍂 Value Grade
A cost-effective blend of tropical hardwood species. Suitable for board manufacturing, energy generation, and buyers with flexible species requirements seeking volume at a competitive price.
Species: Mixed tropical
Origin: Kalimantan, Sulawesi
Moisture: ≤ 50%
Contaminants: ≤ 0.1%
🔬 Technical Specifications
All shipments are tested against the following parameters. Custom specifications are available upon request for long-term contract buyers.
| Parameter | Acacia Chips | Eucalyptus Chips | Mixed Hardwood | Test Method |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 45% (as received) | ≤ 45% (as received) | ≤ 50% (as received) | ISO 18134 |
| Chip Size (length) | 15–45 mm | 15–45 mm | 15–50 mm | Tappi T 257 |
| Bark Content | ≤ 3% | ≤ 3% | ≤ 5% | Visual inspection |
| Net Calorific Value (dry) | ~4,200 kcal/kg | ~4,500 kcal/kg | ~4,000 kcal/kg | ISO 18125 |
| Ash Content (dry basis) | ≤ 1.5% | ≤ 1.5% | ≤ 2.5% | ISO 18122 |
| Contaminants (minerals/metal) | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.1% | Visual + magnetic |
| Certification | SVLK · CoC | SVLK · CoC | SVLK | MoEF Indonesia |
| Minimum Order Qty (MOQ) | 500 MT / shipment | 500 MT / shipment | 500 MT / shipment | — |
| Packing / Loading | Bulk vessel | Bulk vessel | Bulk vessel | — |
📜 Compliance & Certifications
Every wood chip shipment complies with Indonesia's mandatory legal frameworks and internationally recognized sustainability standards.
🏛️ SVLK: Indonesia's Timber Legality Assurance System—mandatory for all wood product exports. Fully recognized by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
♻️ FSC® / PEFC: Select suppliers carry FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody certification for buyers requiring third-party sustainability verification.
🌿 Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture—required for all wood chip export shipments to prevent pest introduction.
📜 Certificate of Origin (CoO): Issued by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN)—enables buyers to apply for preferential tariffs under ASEAN trade agreements.
🗺️ Key Destination Markets
Our suppliers regularly export to major wood chip importing countries across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East:
🇯🇵 Japan: Biomass power, pulp & paper
🇰🇷 South Korea: Co-firing & chipboard
🇨🇳 China: Pulp & paper mills
🇹🇼 Taiwan: Biomass energy generation
🇮🇳 India: Paper & packaging industry
🇩🇪 Germany: Renewable energy, biomass
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: MDF / particleboard plants
🇦🇺 Australia: Biomass & green energy
🌍 Other Markets: Inquire for your specific region
🛠️ How to Buy: Simple 5-Step Process
We've streamlined the entire process so international buyers can source with confidence—from first inquiry to vessel loading.
Submit Inquiry ➡️ Receive Quote ➡️ Quality Check ➡️ Sign Contract ➡️ Shipment & DocsSubmit Inquiry: Tell us your required species, volume, port, and delivery schedule.
Receive Quotation: We send you a detailed FOB/CIF price offer within 24 hours.
Sample & Quality Check: Request a pre-shipment sample or conduct third-party lab testing.
Sign Contract & Payment: We use standard L/C or T/T terms with clear contract documentation.
Shipment & Documents: Receive full export docs: B/L, phytosanitary cert, SVLK, CoO, and packing list.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wood chips export from Indonesia?
The standard minimum order quantity is 500 metric tons per shipment. For long-term contract buyers committing to monthly or quarterly volumes, we can accommodate smaller trial shipments. Most buyers order between 2,000–10,000 MT per vessel.
What are the available Incoterms for Indonesian wood chips export?
We offer FOB (Free on Board) from Indonesian ports as the standard term, with CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) available for buyers who prefer an all-inclusive delivered price. The main loading ports are Dumai, Palembang, Bandar Lampung, Surabaya, and Makassar.
How is the quality of wood chips verified before shipment?
All shipments undergo pre-loading quality inspection (moisture content, chip size grading, and bark content). Buyers may also appoint a third-party surveyor (e.g., SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) at their own cost for independent verification. A Certificate of Quality is issued for every shipment.
Is SVLK certification the same as FSC certification?
No, they are different but complementary. SVLK is Indonesia's mandatory government timber legality system, recognized by the EU. FSC® is a voluntary international forest management standard. While all suppliers hold SVLK by law, some carry both.
What is the typical lead time from order to delivery?
Typical lead time is 30–60 days depending on volume, species availability, and port scheduling. Transit time to Japan or South Korea is approximately 7–14 days from Sumatra ports, and 20–30 days to European destinations.
What payment terms do Indonesian wood chips exporters accept?
The most common method is a Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight, issued by a reputable international bank. Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)—typically 30% advance + 70% against B/L copy—is also accepted for established buyers. We do not accept open account terms for first-time orders.
Can I request a specific moisture content for biomass power plant use?
Yes. Standard export moisture is ≤45% on an as-received basis. For biomass co-firing plants with specific calorific value targets, we can work with suppliers to meet tighter specifications, though this may affect pricing.
Are there any restrictions on wood chips export from Indonesia?
Indonesia allows the export of wood chips produced from plantation forests (hutan tanaman). Chips from natural forests (hutan alam) are subject to stricter controls. All legal plantation-sourced chips are eligible for export with proper SVLK documentation.
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