Palm sugar, cloves, nutmeg, nutmeg kernel, pepper, cinnamon, agarwood, ginger, turmeric, candlenut
A4 paper, cocoa powder, charcoal, almond nuts, red chilli, black pepper, rice, sugar, scrap, cashew nuts, chicken feet, power milk, palm fibre, coconut fibre, fresh chicken eggs, parrot eggs, red kidney beans, almond powder, guar gum powder, waste paper, coffee beans, red bull, energy drinks, whisky, tuna fish, sunflower oil, sunflower seed, refined oil, animal feed, yellow corn, bic lighter, green mung beans, arabic coffee, hard wood charcoal, coir, ethanol
Eucalyptus wood, avocado, mangos, lemon, plastic, charcoal
Wood Pallets, Wood Chips, Firewood, Charcoal, Height Adjustable Desk, Office Chairs
Wood Pellets, Pine Wood Pellets, Medical Syringes, Medical Clothing, Medical Sensors, Medical Equipment & Machinery, Medical Face Masks, Battery Scrap, Copper Scrap, Face Masks, Used Rails R50 R65,hms 1&2, Cast Iron Scrap, Ac/fridge Compressor Scraps, Hot Washed Pet Bottles, Milk Powder, Refined Sunflower Oil, Cavendish Banana, Friesian Holstein Cow, Boar Goat, Beef Omasum, Cow, Chicken Feet, Chicken Wings, Frozen Chicken Wings, Salted Butter, Wet Salted Donkey Hides, Wet Salted Cow Hides, Fresh Ginger/garlic, Soybean Meal, Pepper, Tapioca Chip, Rice, Sawdust, Yellow Corn, Sand, Garlic, Chili , Shrimp, Tea, Mango, Black Pepper, Alfalfa Hay, Timber Wood, Charcoal, Wood Pellet, Cavendish Banana, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Almond Nut ,energy Drink, Covid 19 Rapid Test Kits, Ruf Wood Briquettes, Evian Water, Aptamil, M&m, Mars, Milka, Nutella
Charcoal, clove, cardamom, pepper, star anise, spices, essential oils, furniture, biodegradable plastic, eco plastic, plastic, honey, garments, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, confectionery, green coffee beans, wood pellet, nylon, fruits, tropical fruits, palm oil, coconut oil, coconut products, palm sugar, brown sugar, automotive battery, baking ingredient, float clear glass, mirror, ice glass, solar panel, coal, crude palm oil, palm acid oil, palm fatty acid distillate, high acid crude palm oil, wood chips, finger joint laminated board, shisha, bbq, sawdust, wood shave, steam coal, tuna, tuna fish, tuna in cans, canned tuna chunk and shredded, sardines, canned sardine fish, animal feed, palm kernel shell, palm kernel cake, wood chopstick, palm kernel expeller, bamboo chopstick, crude glycerin, nitrile glove, medical mask
Grains like chia, corn, wheat, soy, sesame, sugar, organic sugar, alcohol, rum, (cane rum), organic rum, charcoal, briquettes, wood chips, meats , beef, goat, pork, poultry, silicon, titanium
Agarwood oil, agarwood chips, agarwood incence sticks, bukoor, agarwood soaps, essential oils, rose oil, jasmine oils, oudh oil, oudh chips, bio diesel, biomass briquettes, biocoal, biocharcoal from coconut shells, virgin coconut oil, coconut oil.
Black Tea Urea Printing Paper Cheese Fertilizers Cigarette Lighters Milk Cream Shaving Razors Gas Lighters Chilli Powder Razor Blades Plastic Raw Materials Long Grain Rice Aluminium UBC Scrap Copper Scrap Parboiled Rice Frozen Beef Oat Barley Sugar Palm Oil Grams Soybean Fresh Onion Rice Firewoods Non Basmati Rice Wood Charcoal Milk & Milk Products Alfalfa Hay Basmati Rice Cashew Nuts Sella Basmati Rice Almonds Smoking Water Pipes Turmeric Powder Metal Scraps Jasmine Rice Stainless Steel Wires Red Chilli Fresh Potato Milk Powder Dry Fruits & Nuts Frozen Chicken Chickpeas Sodium Hypochlorite Sunflower Oil Dairy & Milk Products Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
Lumber, logs, charcoal, rice, sugar, leather products, wildlife products, household products chemicals, sand, hardwood, decking, greenheart piles
Black mung beans, red kidney beans, white rice, yellow corn, crude oil, refined oil, energy drinks, agro pulses, agro seeds, black pepper seeds, fresh vegetables, modified food starch, wheat products, wood charcoal, refined honey, npk fertilizer, full cream milk powder, skimmed milk powder, icumsa sugar, dry fruits, fresh fruits, palm olein cooking oil, soybean cooking oil, refined canola oil and many more.
n95 8210 face mask, new regular face protectant respiratory, disposable ffp2 face mask, 3 ply medical face mask, 3 ply surgical face mask, 3 ply disposable face mask, nitrile examination gloves, vinyl gloves, latex gloves.
Timber, logs, woods, cigarette lighters, fertilizers, beans, refined sugar icumsa (45/100/150), nuts and kernels, cardamom, cinnamon, chickpeas, cloves, seeds, ginger, garlic, onion, potato, lentils, maize/corn, peas, pepper, rice, fresh durian, stockfish, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, niger seeds, spices, refined sunflower oil, refined palm oil, refined soybean oil, rice bran oil, refined corn oil, vegetable oil, scraps, ingots, cathodes, wood pellets, woodchips, wood shavings, sugar beet pulp pellets, rice husk pellet, sunflower husk pellet, firewoods, sawdust, copy papers (a4/legal size/letter size), starch, wheat grains, grains, wheat flour, rice flour, corn flour, fresh durian, stockfish, coconut palm sugar, coconut water, bee pollen bee bread, garbage bags, donkey hides, cow hides, grains, coconut sugar.
Wood pellets, wood logs, construction sand, river sand, coconut charcoal, organic honey, construction diggers, mobile cranes, front loaders, rubble for construction
Frozen pork, frozen chicken, chicken feet, chicken paw, chicken wings, whole chicken, baby milk powder, milk powder, nestle nido, avene thermal water , uriage body cream, frozen seafood, soft drinks, energy drinks, dried bully sticks , dried fruits, seeds, evian water, sugar, cooking oil, wheat, grains, used cooking oil, fertilizers, dog chew, chewing gum, chocolate , ketchup and sauces, outboard motors and engines, copper scrap, battery scrap, aluminum scrap, hms scrap, cpu scrap, paper scrap, rubber scrap , aluminum bars, aluminum sheets, cobalt sheet metal, cobalt powder, copper cathode , metal ingots, ingots, pu foam scrap, nickel sheet metal, aluminum plate, tungsten bar, nitrile examination gloves, latex gloves, glucose test strips , disposable syringe, used and new shipping container, wood pellets, wood briquettes, firewood, charcoal, nut and kernels, nutella chocolate, kinder chocolate, butter, frozen french fries, fish
Frozen Chicken, Pork, Beef, Seeds And Nuts, Sugar, Gloves, Face Mask, Graphic Cards, Energy Drinks, Copper Scrap, Aluminum Scrap, Used Rail, All Scraps , Sunflower Oil, Corn Oil , Palm Oil , Olive Oil, Olive Oil, Light Olive Oil, Canola, Vegetable Oils, Avocado Oil, Peanut Oil, Sesame Oil, Wood Pellets, Firewood , Double A4 Paper , Hardwood, Plywood, Chemicals, Aluminum Powder, Carbon Black, Urea 46% Fertilizer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Nitrate, Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Caustic Soda, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Carbonate (soda Ash), Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glyco, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Nitrate, Magnesium Oxide, Lactic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Acetone, Zinc Chloride, Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Thiosulfate , Sodium Thiosulfate Anhydrous, Sodium Permanganate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Carbonate, Magnesium Chloride, , Construction Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Ethanol.
Canned fruits (peach, strawberry, raspberry, pear, etc), canned vegetables (asparagus, palm hearts, tomato, artichokes, corncobs, bell pepper, piquillo pepper, corn, grated celery, carrot, olives of different types, stuffed olives.jams, jams of different fruits, honey, syrups , pastry creams for elaboration.
tuna, sardines, mackerels, horse mackerel, mackerel, octopus, squid tacos, cockles, mussels, anchovies, caviar, squid, razor clams, melvas. (in different formats, family and catering), pickled, in water, in vegetable oil, in olive oil, low salt, etc.), sauces of different types, more than 70 packaged spices.
Bottled coconut water, dry bald coconut, copra, long grain white rice, tropical hard wood such as mora, purpleheart, greenheart, carb wood, wallaba, washiba, bulletwood, tatabu, pineapple, pantain
Poultry meat, pork meat, chicken feet, chicken paw, chicken wings, whole chicken, chicken legs, , baby milk powder, outboard motors, metal scrap, plastic scrap, rubber scrap, industrial scrap, metal ingots, latex gloves, nitrile gloves
Rice, corn, seafood, cashew nuts, cereals, frozen food, animal feed, spices, office supplies, bean, a4 paper, metal scrap, black and white pepper, cardamom, ginger, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric powder, cassia, nutmeg, curry powder, cinnamon, chickpeas, lentils, peas, kidney beans, black beans, peanuts, black turtle beans, mung beans, coffee beans, cashew nuts, almond nuts, hazelnuts, candle nuts, macadamia, walnuts, pistachio nuts, pine nuts, peanut, pecan, corn /maize, long grain white/ brown rice, barley, buckwheat, wheat, millet, oats, sorghum, triticale, amaranth, icumsa 45 sugar, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, cod oil, fish oil, olive oil, cooking oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, coconut shell charcoal, granular, animal feed, frozen chicken, frozen food, frozen seafood, dairy products
Timber, Used laptops, Second phones, face mask, Almond nuts, Cashew Nuts, Refind Sugar, White long grain rice, a4 paper, lemon, cardamom, scrap wire, copper, frozen fish, frozen chicken, used car engines, Car tires, seeds, fruits, , pet flake, cloves, galic, ginger, refined sunflower oil, ethanol 99.7% industrial ethyl alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Letex Gloves, Red Bull Energy Drink, Whisky
A lightweight black in color, wood charcoal is a carbon residue produced by heating wood strongly. Wood charcoal is made after all the water, methane, tar, and other volatile constituents are removed from the wood by using minimal oxygen. It contains around 2 times more energy per kg than fuelwood. The production of charcoal can be traced back to the Stone Age for cooking and grilling, and the Bronze Age for the production of metal implements. Back then, the methods of producing wood charcoal were much simpler. People used to simply put the firewood in heaps and then cover it with clay or mud (to allow minimal flow of oxygen). The methods, however, began to become more modernized with continuous evolution. What once used to be a slow and inexpensive charcoal production method has now adopted the advanced retort kiln system, aligning with the precision needed in its contemporary applications. Throughout human evolution, there have been a lot of myths formed around wood charcoal. Let's explore those and understand how much of it is true:
All these myths have been rooted in ancient times, when technologies were not as developed as they are today. But their relevancy and value have increased. Thanks to the current trends in the charcoal production industry, the goal has been shifted towards improving the environmental performance while maintaining the charcoal quality. Now, pre-dried woods are filled in steel vessels and then, they are placed in a ceramic-brick-lined carbonization furnace heated to 900°C. During this process, tars and gases are produced, which are then used to separate high-temperature combustion chambers. This method allows the manufacturers to produce around 1 kg of wood charcoal from 3 to 4 kg of wood. This new technology of producing wood charcoal caught a lot of attention in the past two years from countries like France, China, the Netherlands, South Africa, and others.
There has been a spike in the awareness of environmental issues, which is increasing the demand for sustainable wood charcoal. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the global trade market of wood charcoal still witnessed a CAGR growth of 1.7% from 2019 to 2023. This data is sufficient to prove how the global demand is rising for wood charcoal. The hardwood lump charcoal has the most contribution in the growing market demand, as it had a market share of 71% in 2024. This is because these charcoal lumps are a good option for lighting in regions that have limited access to electricity. They are also widely used in outdoor activities like camping and hiking. The USA is especially involved in this culture and hence, has a lot of consumer demand for wood charcoal. The chemical and materials industry is also moving towards becoming a key market in the USA, further fueling the demand for wood charcoal.
However, the wood charcoal global trade industry is not full of roses. There are some challenges in this market which the exporters have to deal with. Some of those are centred on ineffective conversion technologies and systemic corruption. The traditional myths that have been passed around through the generations are also one of the factors that global exporters deal with. It sometimes becomes difficult for them to find global buyers as there is a misconception that the wood charcoal industry is "dirty". Despite it all, the global trade of wood charcoal is reaching heights with countries like South Africa, which are importing as many as 11,059 shipments within a single year. The wood charcoal industry is no longer just a local enterprise; it has become a global growth opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers, and exporters.
While importing various types of wood charcoal, the wood charcoal importers want to find buyers who meet some specifications of different criteria. These criteria are rooted in wood charcoal’s quality, packaging, sourcing process, production methods, and other factors. Here are some of those requirements:
Wood Charcoal Varieties & Other Related Categories in the Global Market
To expand their businesses, several wood charcoal exporters keep adding related products. Here are the items you can add to your exporting business as well:
The global trade of wood charcoal is driven by shifting consumer demand, environmental regulations, and other factors. This section is dedicated to understanding the top importing countries and the future of wood charcoal in the global trade industry. This is to help you make a strategic way into the market.
Global Market Size
Source: Straits Research
Top Importing Countries for Wood Charcoal (2024):
Source: Volza
When you start exporting your wood charcoal, you can either sell it locally or bring it to the global trade market. Here is how you can find genuine wood charcoal buyers for both of the goals:
1. How much charcoal do I get from 1 kg of wood?
You can get around 0.16 to 0.30 kg of charcoal from 1 kg of wood. However, this quantity also depends on wood type, its moisture content, and method of production.
2. How much charcoal per kg?
1 kg charcoal price can range from INR 10 to 70. Various factors like wood charcoal types, its intended use, and packaging contribute to varying prices in different locations.
3. How is wood charcoal produced?
Wood charcoal is produced through a process called pyrolysis. This involves heating the wood in low-oxygen conditions.
4. What types of wood charcoal can be exported?
While you can export any type of wood charcoal, some of the most exported ones are hardwood charcoal, activated charcoal, and charcoal briquettes.
5. What are the ethical considerations of charcoal export?
Some of the ethical considerations of charcoal exports are related to deforestation, carbon emissions, responsible sourcing, adherence to environmental regulations, and traceability in supply chains.
6. How do I start a charcoal export business?
To start a charcoal exporting business, you will need to do the following things:
1. Research about top importing countries
2. Get all the necessary documents (IEC, performa invoice, certificate of origin, etc).
3. Source high-quality and legal charcoals
4. Find verified charcoal buyers (through B2B platforms, trade fairs, and social media sites)
5. Prepare for shipping
7. What are the key export markets for wood charcoal?
For wood charcoal, South Africa, USA, and Bhutan are some of the key export markets.
8. What are the common uses of wood charcoal?
Wood charcoal is used in industrial heating, cooking fuel, water and air purification, and cosmetics.
9. Who is the biggest importer of charcoal?
The biggest importer of charcoal is South Africa.
10. Which country has a high demand for charcoal?
China, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and other countries are some of the countries that have a demand for charcoal.
11. What are the key quality standards for export-grade wood charcoal?
A few of the key quality standards for export-grade wood charcoal are as follows:
12. How can I find potential wood charcoal buyers in the international market?
You can find various wood charcoal buyers through B2B platforms (go4WorldBusiness), trade fairs (AWFS Fair, Woodworking Show, etc), and social media sites (Instagram and Facebook).
13. What is the wood charcoal HSN code?
44020090 is the HSN code of wood charcoal.
Charcoal producers who want to bring their products into the global market will need a valid licence issued by the Energy Commission and will need to align with the conditions of carbon emissions and efficiency. (Full Story: GBC Ghana Online)
