Most Expensive Woods

African Blackwood

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Sandalwood

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Agarwood

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Lignum Vitae

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Pink Ivory Wood

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Bubinga

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Purpleheart

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Ebony

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Bocote

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Brazilian Rosewood

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Most Expensive Woods

Top 10

of the World

African Blackwood

Most Expensive Wood, African Blackwood, the gold standard for woodwind instruments, reigns as the darkest and densest wood globally

Sandalwood

Sandalwood, with its serene fragrance, hails from India and Australia, revered in rituals and luxury crafts

Agarwood

Southeast Asia's Agarwood is the core of the world's most luxurious perfumes due to its rich, aromatic resin

Lignum Vitae

Found in the Caribbean, Lignum Vitae is celebrated for its extreme hardness and unique medicinal properties

Pink Ivory Wood

Southern Africa's Pink Ivory Wood, or 'Royal Wood,' is rare and coveted for its beauty and exclusivity

Bubinga

Central Africa's Bubinga wood, known for its durability and reddish hue, is a top pick for fine furniture

Purpleheart

Central and South America's Purpleheart is prized for its vibrant color and durability, a woodworking favorite

Ebony

Ebony, rich and dark, comes from West Africa and is highly valued for its density and smooth finish

Bocote

Bocote, known for its striking patterns, thrives in Mexico and Central/South America, ideal for detailed craftsmanship

Brazilian Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood, once widespread in Brazil, is cherished for its use in high-end musical instruments and is now protected

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