Global Wood Charcoal Market Overview 2020

Wood Charcoal Market Size

In 2019, the global wood charcoal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Global consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Wood Charcoal Production

In value terms, wood charcoal production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of wood charcoal production in 2019 were Brazil (X tonnes), Nigeria (X tonnes) and Ethiopia (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. These countries were followed by India, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, Madagascar, China, Thailand, Egypt and Somalia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Madagascar, while wood charcoal production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Charcoal Exports

Exports

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of wood charcoal were exported worldwide; flattening at 2018 figures. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood charcoal exports rose slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Indonesia (X tonnes), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) were the key exporters of wood charcoal, together generating X% of total exports. Namibia (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Cuba (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes), Paraguay (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) took a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Indonesia, wood charcoal exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Nigeria (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average wood charcoal export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 2007 to 2019, 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

In 2019, global wood charcoal imports expanded modestly to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood charcoal imports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Thailand, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Japan saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases 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 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wood charcoal in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of wood charcoal consumption in 2019 were Brazil (6.3M tonnes), Ethiopia (4.6M tonnes) and Nigeria (4.4M tonnes), together comprising 28% of global consumption. India, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, China, Madagascar, Thailand, Egypt and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of wood charcoal in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of wood charcoal production in 2019 were Brazil (6.3M tonnes), Nigeria (4.7M tonnes) and Ethiopia (4.6M tonnes), together comprising 29% of global production. India, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, Madagascar, China, Thailand, Egypt and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of wood charcoal in the world?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($337M) remains the largest wood charcoal supplier worldwide, comprising 24% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($99M), with a 7% share of global exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 7% share.

What are the leading importers of wood charcoal in the world?

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In value terms, the largest wood charcoal importing markets worldwide were Japan ($120M), South Korea ($110M) and Germany ($104M), together accounting for 23% of global imports.

What is the average export price for wood charcoal in the world?

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The average wood charcoal export price stood at $478 per tonne in 2019, picking up by 2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wood charcoal in the world?

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In 2019, the average wood charcoal import price amounted to $468 per tonne, surging by 2.4% against the previous year.