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Wood charcoal market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in MERCOSUR saw its volume remain around 7.2–7.3 million tons from 2018 to 2020, then expand significantly to 8.4 million tons by 2022, before contracting to 7.8 million tons in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, though it dipped to $2.5 billion in 2020 before recovering to nearly $3.0 billion in 2022.

For 2024, import volume rose to 33 thousand tons while exports declined to 180 thousand tons. During this year, MERCOSUR adopted Common Market Council provisions to harmonize regulations and facilitate the free movement of goods within the bloc. Concurrently, the global ecological market reached a historic high, reflecting broader sustainability trends that may influence wood charcoal production and consumption in the region.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 MERCOSUR

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

In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 7 500 K t of wood charcoal, marking a modest increase of 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	(0.2%)	1.9%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, MERCOSUR's wood charcoal production experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 512 M $ US, down by 7.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 14.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 714 M $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	2.1%	(7.4%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

MERCOSUR's wood charcoal export volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 170.0 K t, up by 9.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12.1%, with a CAGR of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	0.6%	9.0%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across numerous markets. Chile accounted for 25.8% of exports in kind, Germany for 13.2%, and Italy for 10.0%, together making up 49.1% of total flows. The remaining 50.9% was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, wood charcoal shipments from MERCOSUR declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 56 935 K $ US, a decrease of 1.0% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 11%, with a CAGR of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 57 503 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	2.9%	(1.0%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, wood charcoal from MERCOSUR was exported to a diverse range of markets. Chile represented 17.4% of exports in value terms, Germany 12.9%, and the United Kingdom 11.7%, together accounting for 42.1% of total exports. The remaining 57.9% came from many smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported a total of value_last_year} K t of wood charcoal, down by 30.5% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 16.4 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 94.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	94.2%	30.6%	(30.5%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia and China remained the primary sources in the geographical structure of imports in kind, together holding a combined share of 44.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, wood charcoal imports into MERCOSUR declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 8 901 K $ US, a decrease of 29.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 19.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 12 625 K $ US, with the largest increase in 2018 at 36.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.5%	23.9%	(29.5%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Indonesia and China continued to be the main suppliers of wood charcoal to MERCOSUR, together accounting for 75.1% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io