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Wood charcoal market in Americas

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the wood charcoal market in the Americas saw its volume increase from 8,925 thousand tons to 9,199 thousand tons, while its value decreased from $3,991 million to $3,804 million, indicating changes in price levels or product composition.

Between 2021 and 2023, market volume expanded sharply, reaching a peak of 10,175 thousand tons in 2022 before easing to 9,583 thousand tons in 2023. Over the same period, the market's value rose strongly to $5,586 million in 2023, reflecting higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable charcoal products.

Entering 2024, the market is influenced by growing consumer preference for eco-friendly and sustainable energy sources, particularly for outdoor grilling. Industry consolidation, exemplified by the merger of Royal Oak Charcoal and Whole Earth Brands into Sweet Oak, alongside ongoing production innovations and a focus on renewable resources, especially in Latin American nations like Brazil and Argentina, continues to shape the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood charcoal in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood charcoal production in the Americas has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 9 382 thousand tonnes, showing a slight rise of 1.5% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	0.5%	1.5%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of wood charcoal production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 858 million US dollars, marking a small decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 091 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.9%	(4.6%)	(1.1%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Wood charcoal export volumes from the Americas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 247.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 8.9% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 322.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline happened in 2019, with a drop of 15.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.2%	(15.7%)	(8.9%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, wood charcoal from the Americas was exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—Italy, Spain, and Turkey—together accounted for only 29.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of wood charcoal exports from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 101.7 million US dollars, which is 11.3% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 4.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 143.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 19.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 47.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.1%	(19.9%)	(11.3%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, wood charcoal exports from the Americas in value terms were spread across many markets. Italy (9.5% of export value), Spain (9.4%), and Turkey (8.3%) together represented only 27.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of wood charcoal in the Americas showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 32.9 thousand tonnes, followed by a peak in 2020 at 65.0 thousand tonnes, representing a 2-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 97.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 32.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(32.0%)	97.3%	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (12.9% of import volumes), China (8.1%), and the Netherlands (2.8%) were the key partners for wood charcoal imports into the Americas, together accounting for 23.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of wood charcoal imports into the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 47.0 million US dollars, showing a small rise of 1.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	6.9%	1.8%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia (18.0% of import value), the Netherlands (6.8%), and China (4.9%) made the largest contributions to wood charcoal imports into the Americas in value terms, jointly accounting for 29.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io