Round Logs
SAFCOL supplies Pine, Eucalyptus and Wattle round logs to the South African market through an annual bidding process. Customers include pulp mills, sawmillers, the mining timber sector and pole treatment plants.
Round Log Species
Round logs are sorted, graded and stockpiled at regional depots ready for collection by customers.
Pine
SA Pine for sawmilling and pulp markets. Available in industry-standard log lengths and diameter classes.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus grandis and hybrids supplying mining timber, pole treatment and pulp markets.
Wattle
Black wattle from KwaZulu-Natal for tannin extraction and structural log markets.
Customers We Serve
SAFCOL round logs support a diverse local market and are sold through an annual competitive bidding process administered by Supply Chain Management.
- Pulp and paper manufacturers
- Independent sawmillers
- Mining timber suppliers
- Pole treatment plants
- Specialised industrial markets
Annual Bidding Process
Notice
Annual notice published on the SAFCOL Tenders page with closing dates and volumes.
Submit Bid
Pre-qualified buyers submit sealed bids by volume, species and pickup region.
Evaluation
Bids are evaluated against SAFCOL Supply Chain Management Policy and B-BBEE preferences.
Award
Successful bidders are awarded annual supply contracts published in the Awarded Bids register.