Expensive wood
The most expensive wood in the world is generally considered to be Agarwood (also called Oud, Aloeswood, or Eaglewood).
- Agarwood
- Price: Can exceed $10,000–$100,000+ per kilogram for high-quality resinous wood.
- Produced when Aquilaria trees become infected and create a dark, fragrant resin.
- Used in luxury perfumes, incense, and traditional medicines.
- Rare and highly prized, especially in the Middle East and Asia.
Other Extremely Expensive Woods
Wood Typical Value
African Blackwood Up to several thousand dollars per cubic foot
Sandalwood Thousands of dollars per ton
Pink Ivory Among the most expensive decorative woods
Lignum Vitae Very expensive due to rarity
Ebony High-end furniture and instruments
Most Expensive Timber for Furniture
For woodworking and furniture, African Blackwood, Ebony, and Pink Ivory are among the most expensive commercially traded hardwoods.
Most Expensive Wood Product Ever Sold
High-grade agarwood pieces and oud oil distilled from them have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, making agarwood the clear leader in value per weight.
So, if you’re asking “What is the most expensive wood?”, the answer is Agarwood (Oud) by a wide margin.