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Wood charcoal market in Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the European wood charcoal market underwent substantial volume changes. Starting at 1 191 тыс. т in 2018, consumption dropped by 4.7% in 2019 and then plunged 34.5% in 2020 to 743 тыс. т. A recovery followed, with volume rising 26.6% in 2021 and a further 13.8% by 2023, reaching 1 083 тыс. т.

Market value did not mirror the physical trend. After a 20.8% fall to 3 106 млн долл. in 2019, value increased 17.5% in 2020 despite the volume collapse, indicating higher unit prices or a shift in product mix. Value peaked at 4 079 млн долл. in 2021 before moderating to 3 866 млн долл. in 2023.

In 2024, import and export flows adjusted slightly, with imports dipping to 824 тыс. т and exports rising to 331 тыс. т. During this year, key market drivers included a reported 12% increase in raw material costs for large producers and a strong consumer pivot towards sustainable fuels, where over 72% of consumers now prefer eco-friendly options, boosting demand for briquettes made from renewable materials like coconut shells and agricultural waste.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Europe

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

Europe's wood charcoal production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 589.6 thousand tonnes, down 2.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 12.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	(0.5%)	(2.3%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Europe's wood charcoal production value rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 3 432 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 20.9% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 13.3%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 838 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 22.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(22.7%)	20.9%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 188.9 thousand tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 729.4 thousand tonnes, representing a dramatic 64.8% increase from the previous year. The difference between the peak and low was 3.9 times. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 56.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 134.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.3%)	134.4%	64.8%	19.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, wood charcoal exports were distributed across numerous partner countries. The top three destinations—Norway (2.7% of exports), China (2.1%), and Switzerland (1.9%)—together accounted for just 6.7% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's wood charcoal exports amounted to 388.9 million US dollars, showing a robust increase of 18.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 19.9%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	(12.0%)	18.5%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Europe's wood charcoal exports reached many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Norway, Switzerland, and the United States—together represented only 7.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported 883.2 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal in 2020, representing a modest decrease of 9.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 10.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 773.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 21.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 26.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	26.0%	(9.4%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria (10.7% of imports), Indonesia (6.6%), and Cuba (6.3%) were notable suppliers of wood charcoal to Europe, but their combined share reached only 23.6% of total import volume, indicating no single country dominated.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe imported approximately 606.6 million US dollars worth of wood charcoal in 2020, reflecting a slight improvement of 1.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 622.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	(4.1%)	1.7%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for imports in value terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Indonesia (10.0% of imports), Nigeria (5.9%), and Cuba (5.2%) together accounted for only 21.1% of total import value, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io