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Wood charcoal market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in the MENA region saw its volume increase from 3 340 thousand tons in 2018 to 3 495 thousand tons in 2023. This growth occurred despite a slight contraction to 3 320 thousand tons in 2019, followed by consistent annual expansions. Domestic production strengthened throughout the period, rising from 2 865 thousand tons to 3 003 thousand tons, providing a stable base for the market.

By 2024, trade patterns shifted as imports declined to 486 thousand tons. During this year, the Saudi Arabian market experienced a dramatic 84.1% collapse in export prices and a sharp contraction in consumption, indicating that regulatory or market access alterations likely disrupted regional trade flows and demand.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 MENA

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 MENA region grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 914 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a slight increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their peak in 2017, then dropped to their lowest point in 2020, representing a 4.5-fold swing. In 2020, MENA exported 10.9 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal, indicating a sharp decline of 69.9% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 104.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.5%)	104.0%	(69.9%)	(39.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (1.9% of exports in kind), Palestine (1.6% of exports in kind), and Vietnam (1.6% of exports in kind) were the top buyers of wood charcoal from MENA, though they were not dominant. Together, they accounted for 5.2% of total exports in kind, with many smaller partners making up the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Wood charcoal exports from MENA fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 17.5 million US dollars, down by 20.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 38.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 14.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.0%)	(9.2%)	(20.7%)	(14.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for wood charcoal exports in value terms from MENA was quite diverse. Turkey (2.8% of exports in value terms), Afghanistan (2.5% of exports in value terms), and Cyprus (1.8% of exports in value terms) together represented only 7.1% of total flows, reflecting a broad range of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Wood charcoal imports into MENA declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 437.0 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal, a decrease of 6.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 492.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(5.1%)	(6.4%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (38.2% of imports in kind), Nigeria (17.5% of imports in kind), and Vietnam (7.7% of imports in kind) stood out as the main sources for wood charcoal imports into MENA. Together, they represented 63.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, wood charcoal imports into MENA declined. In 2020, the region imported 269.0 million US dollars of wood charcoal, reflecting a modest fall of 4.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 280.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	3.9%	(4.1%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia (43.3% of imports in value terms), Nigeria (12.8% of imports in value terms), and China (8.4% of imports in value terms) continued to lead as the top suppliers of wood charcoal to MENA. Jointly, they accounted for 64.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io