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Trade Supply

For the people
who sign off on the timber.

Grainarch supplies Kerala teak across three grade tiers — architectural, trade, and maker — and Indian rosewood as a single CITES-documented specification. Tier is matched to the project, not pushed by the inventory. Every order ships with the full sixteen-document compliance pack regardless of size.

The Grade Tiers

Three tiers. One supply chain. One standard of documentation.

Every Grainarch tier comes from the same Kerala Forest Department source, passes through the same five-stage journey, and ships with the same sixteen-document compliance pack. The only difference is what each tier was selected for.

FEQ
First European Quality · Architectural Tier

Top-grade Kerala teak — clean grain, minimal natural defects, consistent colour, dimensional excellence. Selected for projects where the timber is the visible feature: marine decking, exterior cladding, premium flooring, statement joinery, high-end interior carpentry.

Minimum Order1 m³
Lead Time4–10 weeks
SurfaceRaw / KD / PAR
DocumentationFull 16-doc pack

For architects, marine yards, and high-end joinery specifications.

MEQ
Merchantable Quality · Trade Tier

The working tier for trade volume. Sound, structural, dimensionally consistent, character welcome. The tier that most cabinet shops, joinery floors, and general trade specifications draw from — and the velocity tier of our supply chain.

Minimum Order2 m³
Lead Time6–12 weeks
SurfaceRaw / KD / PAR
DocumentationFull 16-doc pack

For joinery shops, cabinet makers, and trade buyers.

HQ
Hardwood Quality · Maker Tier

Character-rich Kerala teak for furniture makers, sculptors, and craftspeople. Knots, colour variation, mineral streaks, and figure that statement work celebrates rather than rejects. Sold lot-mix; exact yields confirmed at brief stage.

Minimum Order5 m³ (lot-mix)
Lead Time8–14 weeks
SurfaceRaw / KD
DocumentationFull 16-doc pack

For furniture makers and character-driven work.

Indicative pricing is supplied on enquiry alongside current stock availability and confirmed lead times. We do not publish prices. Send us your tier, volume, and delivery requirements and we will quote within one business day.

What We Support
Specification Guidance

Tier selection support, technical data, sample boards, and assistance with project sign-off documentation. If you are not sure which tier to specify, that is a conversation we are happy to have before you commit.

Custom Milling Included

Sawn to your dimensions, kiln-dried to your moisture content, planed all round if specified. Included in the standard lead time, not charged as an additional service. Send your cut list with your enquiry.

Sample Boards

Sample boards available for FEQ and MEQ tiers — fully refundable against your first order. Send us your shipping address with your enquiry and we will price the sample with your quote.

UK-Based Aftercare

Single point of contact in London throughout the order lifecycle. No sales hand-offs. No ticket queues. Direct phone, email, or WhatsApp to the trade desk, on UK hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Tier pricing is supplied on enquiry alongside current availability and confirmed lead times. Send us your tier, volume, and delivery requirements and we will quote within one business day. We respond faster than most suppliers reply to a phone call.
Limited FEQ-tier inventory is held in the UK for urgent specifications. The majority of our supply is fulfilled to order from Kerala — which is what allows us to mill to your exact specification rather than push standardised dimensions on you. Confirm current availability at enquiry stage.
FEQ: 1 m³ minimum. MEQ: 2 m³ minimum. HQ: 5 m³ minimum, supplied lot-mix. Orders below 5 m³ ship under LCL (less-than-container) terms with a small consolidation surcharge confirmed on the quote.
Yes. Custom cutting, kiln-drying to target moisture content, and planing all round are all included as standard. There is no minimum complexity. Send your cut list with your enquiry.
Every consignment ships with a sixteen-item documentation pack — KFD auction record, compartment ID, mill invoices, ISPM-15, phytosanitary certificate, bill of lading, UKTR risk assessment, and CITES permits where applicable. The full list is published on the Compliance page. Sample paperwork from previous consignments available on request.
FEQ: 4–10 weeks from order to UK port. MEQ: 6–12 weeks. HQ: 8–14 weeks. DDP-to-door delivery in England and Wales adds 5–10 working days from port arrival. Urgent timelines are accommodated where stock allows — always ask.
For larger architectural commissions, yes. We can arrange yard visits in Kerala for qualifying buyers, or video-walkthrough inspection of specific lots before milling. Discuss at brief stage.
Who We Work With

The right supplier for your project.

Architects & Designers

Material selection support, technical data sheets, tier-selection guidance, and the UKTR-ready documentation pack that makes project sign-off something your compliance officer stops worrying about.

Specialist Joiners

Sound, consistent, fully seasoned stock milled to your cut list. No waste, no standardised widths, no re-drying on arrival. MEQ tier most common; FEQ available for statement work.

Marine Builders

Kerala teak with the oil content, dimensional stability, and documentation that marine specifications demand. Decking, trim, transoms, rail. Grade FEQ, kiln-dried, PAR available.

Furniture Makers

Hand-selected character-tier teak and CITES-documented Indian rosewood for statement pieces and hotel commissions. Small-volume lots welcome.

Ready to discuss your requirements?

Tier, lead times, volumes, and documentation — all confirmed before you commit.

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