Coconut Charcoal Export is a Bali-based verified-supplier desk connecting vetted Indonesian coconut-charcoal producers with shisha and BBQ buyers in the Gulf, EU and US. Indonesia ships roughly the dominant share of the world's coconut charcoal briquettes (as of 2026). We publish grade specs (ash %, moisture, burn time), a COA per batch, and indicative FOB bands per grade; a written all-in quote follows within 24 business hours. Part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group founded in 2015. We broker from vetted partner factories — we do not own plants.
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Quick facts
| Indonesia global share | ~dominant share of world coconut charcoal briquette shipments (as of 2026) |
|---|---|
| Premium shisha grade | ash <=2.5%, burn 90-120 min, FOB USD 1,250-1,500/MT (as of 2026) |
| Standard shisha grade | ash 2.5-3.0%, FOB USD 1,000-1,250/MT (as of 2026) |
| BBQ blend grade | ash 5-16%, burn 3-8 h, FOB USD 700-1,000/MT (as of 2026) |
| Minimum order | 1x20ft container (~18 MT) |
| HS code | 4402.90 |
| Documentation | COA per batch, COO, PEB, fumigation, SHT (self-heating test) |
| EUDR status | coconut is NOT among the EUDR seven regulated commodities — no EUDR due-diligence burden (confirm current applicability with your EU customs broker) |
| Main buyer markets | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Germany, Netherlands, UK, USA |
| Contact | on-site quote form only; written all-in quote within 24 business hours |
Common questions
Is coconut charcoal better than regular charcoal?
Coconut-shell charcoal burns longer, produces less ash and no flame or odour compared with wood charcoal, which is why it dominates shisha use and premium BBQ. Premium shisha grades hold ash below 2.5% and burn 90-120 minutes.
What ash content should shisha charcoal have?
Gulf shisha buyers typically require ash below 2.5% with bright-white ash after burning. Standard grades run 2.5-3.0%; anything above that is usually sold as BBQ blend.
What is the minimum order for export?
One 20-foot container, roughly 18 metric tons. Mixed-grade single-container programs are possible for smaller distributors.
Does coconut charcoal face EUDR restrictions in the EU?
No. Coconut is not one of the seven commodities covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation, so coconut-shell charcoal enters the EU without EUDR due-diligence requirements — unlike wood charcoal (as of 2026).
Do you own a factory?
No. Coconut Charcoal Export is an independent verified-supplier desk. We vet and match Indonesian partner factories, verify each batch COA and coordinate QC and container booking; production is done by the licensed partner producers.
Methodology & data sourcing
FOB bands are indicative market ranges compiled from partner producer tariffs and re-verified each edition, date-stamped 'as of 2026'; they are not binding offers. Grade specs reflect accredited-lab COA ranges. Every shipment is confirmed with a written all-in quote before booking.
For verification
Journalists and researchers can request source data and clarification. Compiled by the Coconut Charcoal Export Damar Rizaldi. Contact via the contact page.