IOEC exports a wide range of building materials from South Africa. IOEC is an established, market leading South African export company with clients in over 50 countries. IOEC has outstanding relationships with leading building materials manufacturers in South Africa and abroad.
South Africa’s export industry
South Africa is ranked as the 36th highest exporting country in the world when measured in terms of overall exports in the year 2020. Building materials are among South Africa’s most popular exports.
Rough sawn pine timber
Rough sawn and planed pine timber from South Africa accounts for the majority of IOEC's exports in the building materials category. South Africa is known for producing some of the world's finest structural timber. Pine grown in South Africa is considered to be of exceptional quality and durability and is used in residential and commercial construction projects worldwide.
IOEC exports treated and untreated pine timber and a wide range of other construction materials directly from top manufacturers. These include the following building materials:
Transmission poles or utility poles made of pine and eucalyptus are often used to carry overhead power lines. They are also used to carry:
Pine and eucalyptus poles are chemically treated to make them resistant to insects and harsh weather conditions. They are widely used in building construction because they are long-lasting and offer a fantastic value for money.
Industrial electrical cables are designed to handle a much higher electrical load than standard electrical cables. Industrial electrical cables are typically used in commercial and industrial properties.
Steel is considered a primary construction material because it is strong and bonds to concrete quite effectively.
Steel has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio that makes it useful in a variety of applications, including:
Hardboard is a composite wood product that is created by pressing together tiny particles of wood fibre and glue in a hydraulic press. This creates a dense, solid surface. Hardboard is an excellent replacement for natural wood because of its high density and great strength.
Hardboard is extremely versatile. Construction teams use hardboard in a variety of ways including:
Plywood is made of thin layers of wood veneers that are glued together to produce a thicker sheet. This makes plywood strong, durable, and flexible. Plywood is also more affordable than other types of timber.
Plywood is typically sold in sheets that are trimmed to meet the requirements of virtually any construction project. Plywood is used extensively during construction. Some of its uses include:
Cement is critical for all construction projects. Cement is combined with other materials like sand, gravel, and water, to produce concrete.
Hardware
Hardware refers to building tools, power tools, and other construction products and accessories used during construction. Hardware is among South Africa’s most popular exports.
IOEC exports a variety of premium quality construction hardware that includes:
Contact IOEC today to export a wide range of high performance, high quality construction and building materials products. IOEC has a specialised building materials division. IOEC provides a full container and a consolidated container service.
