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Wood charcoal market in Solomon Islands

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, wood charcoal production in Solomon Islands increased from 1 492 tons to 1 548 tons. This growth occurred within a context where much of the supply chain remained informal, yet was supported by the adoption of improved production technologies like the MAGE carbonization method and industrial kilns, which enhanced efficiency and yields. Simultaneously, rising global demand for charcoal as an eco-friendly alternative, fueled by urbanization and shifting consumer preferences, bolstered domestic consumption.

The expansion continued through 2021 and 2022, with production reaching 1 607 tons by 2022. During this phase, further modernization of production methods and the emergence of charcoal briquettes as a new market segment contributed to market development. Additionally, the implementation of stricter safety regulations for storage and handling, along with quality standards such as the European NF B 55-101 Category A for premium charcoal, influenced operational practices and product quality.

In 2023, production rose to 1 638 tons, maintaining the steady upward trajectory observed throughout the period, with market volume following a similar path due to minimal import and export activity.

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 Solomon Islands
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands 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, 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Solomon Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 Solomon Islands has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 1,548 tonnes, reflecting a slight gain of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5.7%, which equates to an annualized rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Solomon Islands

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia and Gambia were the key markets for exports in kind. Australia accounted for 88.8% of total flows, while Gambia made up 11.2%, together forming 100.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by Australia and Gambia, with a combined share of 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood charcoal to Solomon Islands

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited an unstable trend during this timeframe. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.1-fold difference between the low of 2,109 kg in 2018 and the high of 4,470 kg in 2019. In 2019, Solomon Islands' volume of wood charcoal imports totaled 4,470 kg, marking a steep uptick of 112.0% compared to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	112.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Indonesia, China, and Australia—together accounted for 94.4% of total imports in kind of wood charcoal to Solomon Islands.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Solomon Islands' wood charcoal import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports amounted to $16,650 US, up by 971.6% from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, imports surged by 1,371.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 145.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.3%	971.6%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia remained the key source for wood charcoal imports to Solomon Islands in value terms, accounting for 84.4% of total imports. Other destinations were much less significant during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io