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Wood charcoal market in Australia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Australia's wood charcoal market volume fluctuated, starting at 46 511 t before declining in 2019 and then growing significantly to over 52 000 t by 2023. Domestic production remained steady at 24 000 t annually, meaning all market movements were driven by changes in imports, which fell under early regulatory pressure for sustainable wood sourcing before rising on stronger demand.

The market's recovery and subsequent growth were primarily driven by a sustained consumer preference for barbecue and outdoor cooking, alongside an expansion of industrial applications in metallurgy and cement production. Regulatory action also played a key role, particularly the implementation of Western Australia's Environmental Protection (Solid Fuel Heater and Firewood) Regulations 2018, which set mandatory efficiency and emission standards. Furthermore, global supply chain disruptions and the industry's focus on developing premium, eco-friendly products like briquettes supported import growth. In later years, new applications in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and water treatment sectors contributed to demand, while Australian authorities issued administrative orders to ensure sustainable raw material management.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's wood charcoal production remained broadly stable in 2021, with output reaching 24,000 tonnes. This figure showed little change compared to 2020 levels. The most significant production fluctuations occurred in 2019, which saw both the largest decline and increase recorded at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's wood charcoal exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, shipments reached 337 tonnes, marking a solid 14.6% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports expanded by 94.3%, representing an annualized growth rate of 24.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	33.3%	14.6%	24.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand accounted for 70.5% of Australia's wood charcoal exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Australia's wood charcoal export value has risen for three straight years. In 2021, exports reached 582 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 149.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 308.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 59.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	59.3%	149.9%	59.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand and the United Kingdom emerged as the dominant destinations for Australia's wood charcoal exports by value, jointly capturing 83.0% of total flows while other markets accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's wood charcoal imports have increased for two consecutive years. In 2021, imports totaled 22,987 tonnes, showing only marginal fluctuation compared to 2020. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 19,898 tonnes, representing a 12.3% decline. This was followed by a 15.1% increase in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	15.1%	0.3%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Indonesia (52.7% of import volume), Vietnam (12.9%), and Thailand (9.1%) formed the core group of suppliers for Australia's wood charcoal imports by volume, collectively representing 74.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's wood charcoal import value has grown for two straight years. In 2021, imports reached 16,665 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 25.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 20.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11,738 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.4% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.4%)	13.3%	25.3%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia (51.3% of import value), Vietnam (14.0%), and Thailand (8.0%) remained Australia's primary wood charcoal suppliers by value, collectively accounting for 73.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io