What It Is
Hardwood charcoal is a high-carbon, solid fuel made by the carbonization of dense hardwoods such as African Rosewood, Iroko, Mahogany, and others. This traditional black fuel is widely used globally for cooking, heating, metallurgy, water purification, and industrial applications due to its long burn time, high heat output, and low ash content.
Why Hardwood Charcoal is in Demand Globally
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Natural & Sustainable: Preferred in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia due to its eco-friendliness when sourced sustainably.
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High Calorific Value: Offers consistent and intense heat, making it ideal for grilling, barbequing, and industrial furnaces.
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Low Smoke & Odor: Especially demanded in restaurants, shisha lounges, and food processing industries abroad.
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Clean Burn: Minimal ash residue makes cleanup easy and equipment-friendly.
Types of Hardwood Charcoal Exported
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Restaurant Grade Lump Charcoal
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BBQ Charcoal
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Industrial Charcoal
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Shisha Charcoal (from hardwood blends)
Export Packaging Options
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Polythene bags inside woven sacks
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Paper bags (10kg / 20kg / 25kg)
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Customized branded packaging available on request
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Container Load:
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20ft Container: ~22–23 Metric Tons
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40ft Container: ~26–27 Metric Tons
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Export Specifications
Parameter | Value |
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Carbon Content | 75% – 85% |
Moisture Content | ≤ 8% |
Ash Content | ≤ 4% |
Volatile Matter | ≤ 15% |
Fixed Carbon | ≥ 70% |
Calorific Value | 6,500–7,500 kcal/kg |
Shape | Irregular lumps (2–20cm) |
Color | Deep black with metallic sheen |
Origin | Nigeria (various forest zones) |
Available Forms
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Lump Charcoal (Uncrushed)
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Crushed Charcoal (Fine/Granulated)
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Graded Charcoal (By size: 20mm–80mm)
Use Cases
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Domestic & Commercial Cooking
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Outdoor Grilling & Barbecue Restaurants
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Hookah/Shisha Lounges
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Bakeries & Pizzerias (Wood-fired ovens)
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Industrial Metalworks
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Water Filtration & Activated Carbon Processing
Compliance & Documentation
We provide:
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Certificate of Origin
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Phytosanitary Certificate
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SGS Inspection (Upon Request)
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Fumigation Certificate
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Packing List & Commercial Invoice
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Bill of Lading
Market Opportunities
Hardwood Charcoal from Nigeria is highly demanded in:
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Germany
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UK
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Greece
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Turkey
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Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia
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United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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South Korea
HS Code for Hardwood Charcoal
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HS Code: 4402.90.0000