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Wood charcoal market in Middle Africa

Wood charcoal market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in Middle Africa saw a steady increase in volume from 4.3 million tonnes in 2018 to 4.9 million tonnes in 2023. This growth was consistent year-on-year, with production rising in line with market size as both imports and exports remained minimal.

Annual additions to market volume ranged between 119,000 and 132,000 tonnes, reflecting a stable expansion pattern. The market's self-sufficiency was maintained throughout the period, with domestic production meeting nearly all local consumption needs.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Middle Africa

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 Middle Africa has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4 519 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.8%2.8%2.8%2.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Wood charcoal exports from Middle Africa have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 673.2 tonnes, a substantial 281.0% jump compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 935.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 118.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year103.3%33.7%281.0%118.0%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated the export market in volume terms, accounting for 70.1% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Wood charcoal exports from Middle Africa have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 167.0 thousand US dollars, up 180.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 792.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 107.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year25.5%153.4%180.8%107.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal was the primary destination for exports in value terms, capturing 74.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during these years. In 2017, imports peaked, then dropped to their lowest point in 2018, with a 3.4-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, wood charcoal imports into Middle Africa totalled 162.1 tonnes, representing a 98.6% increase from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 62.1 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 71.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(71.0%)31.5%98.6%(8.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for wood charcoal imports into Middle Africa in volume terms were Portugal (44.9% of imports), Lebanon (16.1%), and Zambia (13.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 74.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, wood charcoal imports into Middle Africa rebounded. In 2020, imports totalled 136.7 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 38.9% compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall imports decreased by 19.1%, averaging an annual decline of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 98.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop of 27.1% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(20.1%)(27.1%)38.9%(6.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in value terms were Portugal, Belgium, and Lebanon. Combined, they accounted for 66.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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