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Wood charcoal market in Niger

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the wood charcoal market in Niger expanded from 750 thousand tons to 794.8 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the implementation of the 2017 Petroleum Code and its 2018 decree, which created a clearer legal framework for oil exploration and production. The authorization granted to CNPC for 112 oil deposits in 2018 also stimulated energy sector investment, contributing to broader economic activity and energy demand, which includes charcoal for household and industrial use.

The market continued to grow, reaching 872.5 thousand tons in 2023. In 2022, the government's policy of maintaining attractive petroleum prices despite global spikes helped manage energy costs for consumers and businesses. The following year, new oil contracts with companies like SAVANNAH Energy further increased sector activity, while measures to improve artisanal mining governance under ITIE standards likely enhanced the efficiency and regulation of charcoal production.

In 2024, charcoal imports rose to 22 thousand tons, indicating sustained demand. Regulatory developments included the adoption of a Local Content Ordinance for the mining and hydrocarbons sectors, aiming to boost local participation in resource exploitation, including charcoal. Additionally, record oil production exceeding 20 million barrels in 2024 reinforced energy sector growth, which historically correlates with higher charcoal consumption for various uses.

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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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. 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 Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Niger ranked as the 17th largest producer of wood charcoal globally.

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Niger's wood charcoal production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 794.3 thousand tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a 2.9% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	2.9%	2.9%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Niger

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Niger's wood charcoal exports were almost entirely directed to Nigeria, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Niger's wood charcoal exports in value terms were overwhelmingly focused on Nigeria, with a share of 100.0% 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 Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Niger

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3 833-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Niger imported 421.9 tonnes of wood charcoal, representing a sharp decline of 52.4% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 885.5 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 9 347.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9 347.6%	3 957.6%	(52.4%)	1 122.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Niger's imports of wood charcoal in volume were highly concentrated, with Nigeria alone making up 95.3% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed notable volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated widely, with a 67-fold gap between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Niger imported wood charcoal worth $US {value_last_year}, which was an 18.8% decrease from 2019. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at $US 74 668, and the largest year-on-year increase happened in 2018, at 1 228.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 228.7%	401.3%	(18.8%)	278.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nigeria was the dominant partner for Niger's wood charcoal imports in value terms, holding a 73.5% share of total import value, while other markets contributed smaller portions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io