Global Wood Charcoal Market Overview 2020

Wood Charcoal Market Size

The global wood charcoal market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, wood charcoal consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The global wood charcoal consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Wood Charcoal Production

In value terms, wood charcoal production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, wood charcoal production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The global wood charcoal production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of wood charcoal production in 2018 were Brazil (X tonnes), Nigeria (X tonnes) and Ethiopia (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of global production. India, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, China, Madagascar, Thailand, Egypt and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of wood charcoal production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while wood charcoal production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Charcoal Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of wood charcoal exported worldwide amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, global wood charcoal exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood charcoal exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated strong growth from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last five-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, wood charcoal exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, global wood charcoal exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Indonesia (X tonnes), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Ukraine (X tonnes) were the major exporters of wood charcoal, together achieving X% of total exports. Namibia (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Paraguay (X tonnes), Cuba (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest wood charcoal supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average wood charcoal export price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last five years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood charcoal attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while Myanmar ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Charcoal Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global wood charcoal imports stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, global wood charcoal imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood charcoal imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, global wood charcoal imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of wood charcoal, namely Germany, Japan, Poland, China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, France, the U.S., the UK, the Netherlands, South Africa and Turkey, represented more than half of total import.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood charcoal importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of global imports.

Saudi Arabia experienced the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wood charcoal import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the wood charcoal import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for wood charcoal reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for wood charcoal remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform