Wood charcoal market in Australia and New Zealand, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in Australia and New Zealand saw its volume fluctuate between 2018 and 2023, beginning at 48 876 tons. After a modest decline to 47 044 tons in 2019, the market entered a sustained growth phase, surpassing 50 000 tons from 2020 onward. The most pronounced expansion occurred in 2022, with volume jumping by over 15% to 58 288 tons, before reaching a peak of 61 626 tons in 2023.

This overall growth of more than 25% across the period was characterized by a strong recovery from the 2019 dip and accelerating momentum in the final two years. The market's highest annual increase was recorded in 2022, solidifying the upward trend that continued into 2023.

Production wood charcoal in Australia and New Zealand

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Top producers of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

In 2019, Australia and New Zealand recorded their lowest wood charcoal production at 24,006 tonnes. Production remained broadly stable in 2021, with output matching this 2019 level. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2019, showing no significant change.

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Exports wood charcoal from Australia and New Zealand

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Wood charcoal exports from Australia and New Zealand showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 345 tonnes, with the largest decline of 18.3% recorded that year. By 2021, exports surged to 701 tonnes, marking an intense 89.0% increase compared to the previous year. Overall, export volumes varied by a factor of two between the 2019 low and 2021 high.

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

From 2018 to 2021, wood charcoal exports from Australia and New Zealand displayed a diversified structure. The United Kingdom accounted for 11.0% of exports in kind, French Polynesia for 7.7%, and Indonesia for 4.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 23.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal exports from Australia and New Zealand increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value totaled 588 thousand US dollars, showing a steep advance of 139.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 212.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 46.2%.

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

During 2018-2021, the largest group of buyers for wood charcoal from Australia and New Zealand in value terms consisted of the United Kingdom (13.5% of exports), France (5.4%), and French Polynesia (3.9%). However, their combined contribution was limited to 22.9% of total export value, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports wood charcoal to Australia and New Zealand

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Foreign wood charcoal supplies to Australia and New Zealand increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 27,184 tonnes, indicating a modest 3.2% rise versus the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 23,383 tonnes, with the largest decline of 7.5% occurring that year. The largest increase of 12.6% was recorded in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 7.5%, equating to a 2.4% annualized rate.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand remained the key partners for wood charcoal imports in kind to Australia and New Zealand. Indonesia accounted for 51.1% of imports, Vietnam for 11.8%, and Thailand for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 71.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal imports to Australia and New Zealand increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 20,179 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 27.0% rise compared to 2020. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 14,343 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 10.2% occurring that year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, three markets remained at the centre of wood charcoal imports in value terms to Australia and New Zealand: Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Together, they accounted for 68.5% of total import flows.

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

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