It should be available in quantity. Since this concerns bulk, the turnover may consequently become very large. The workability should be good. Less stringent, but still of great importance, it should preferably have a coarse grain. Although different markets have different wishes, there is a general preference for reddish-brown timbers.
Golden yellow is also much in demand and pays a premium.
Radial and tangential shrinkage should be minimal or at least in proportion to each other. It should have an attractive figuration. This is a subjective factor which differs with markets and fashions. Lowering the price Timbers that do not comply fully with the above list can also be sold, but the outlets for them are in selective markets only. These markets have to be scouted out or created.