As of 2026, coconut charcoal briquettes FOB price Indonesia runs USD 1,250–1,500 per metric ton for premium shisha grade (ash ≤2.5%), USD 1,000–1,250/MT for standard shisha grade, and USD 700–1,000/MT for BBQ coconut-hardwood blends. FOB covers goods loaded to the vessel, export documents and PEB — freight and insurance are yours.
Indonesia is the dominant global origin for coconut-shell charcoal, which makes the FOB Indonesian port number the benchmark every wholesale buyer negotiates against. This page explains exactly what that number buys, what it leaves out, how it compares with CIF and EXW offers, and how to turn a grade selection into a binding written quotation.
What Does an FOB Indonesian Port Price Include?
FOB — Free On Board — means the seller’s price carries your cargo up to the moment it is loaded aboard the vessel at the named Indonesian port. From that point onward, cost and risk transfer to you.
A correct FOB Indonesia charcoal price includes:
- Briquettes packed to export spec — export packaging that meets buyer and destination requirementsgoverns coconut charcoal export packaging
- Inland trucking from the production area to the port
- Export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, and Certificate of Origin (Form A or Form D depending on destination)
- PEB (Pemberitahuan Ekspor Barang) — Indonesia’s export customs declaration
- Terminal handling and vessel loading at the named port
- The safety pack carriers ask for — fumigation certificate, phytosanitary certificate where required, and a Self-Heating Test (SHT) report proving the cargo is not self-flammable
It excludes:
- Ocean freight to your destination port
- Marine insurance
- Destination terminal handling, import duty, and customs clearance
- Delivery from your port to your warehouse
A per-lot Certificate of Analysis from an Indonesian-accredited laboratory — covering ash, moisture, calorific value, fixed carbon, volatile matter and burn time — is standard export practice as of 2026. Confirm the COA and the SHT report are both named in the written quotation; carriers and insurers will ask for the SHT either way.
How Do FOB, CIF and EXW Compare?
| Term | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | Goods packed at origin only | Trucking, export docs, PEB, loading, freight, insurance, destination costs | Buyers with their own Indonesian forwarder |
| FOB (Free On Board) | Trucking, export docs, PEB, terminal handling, vessel loading | Ocean freight, insurance, destination charges | Most wholesale buyers — clean cost split at the vessel |
| CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) | Everything in FOB plus freight and insurance to your port | Destination handling, duty, clearance, delivery | First-time importers who want one landed-side number |
The gap between terms is real money. A published 2024 exporter quote listed USD 1,000/MT EXW for 100% coconut shisha briquettes at a 17.5-ton MOQ — an EXW figure sits below FOB for the same goods because trucking, document filing, PEB and loading are still unpaid. Add those line items and an EXW bargain often lands at ordinary FOB level.
What Are the 2026 FOB Prices by Grade?
| Grade | Spec anchor | FOB price, as of 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Premium shisha grade | Ash ≤2.5%, fixed carbon ≥75–80%, burn 90–120 min/cube | USD 1,250–1,500/MT |
| Standard shisha grade | Ash 2.5–3.0% | USD 1,000–1,250/MT |
| BBQ coconut-hardwood blends | Grade A (70/30) to Grade C (30/70) | USD 700–1,000/MT |
| Private-label packaging | Custom cartons, inner boxes, branding | Adds up to USD 250/MT |
Two published exporter quotes anchor this band: USD 1,340/MT FOB for a specified shisha briquette, and USD 700/MT FOB for a blend tested at 7% moisture, 70% fixed carbon, 7,200 kcal/kg and an 8-hour burn, according to Indonesian producer specifications published in 2024. All figures are as of 2026 and subject to change — only a written quotation binds.
The minimum order across every grade is one 20ft container, roughly 17.5–18 metric tons. Quotes are issued under HS code 4402.90, the classification your freight forwarder and customs broker will file against.
One structural note for EU buyers: coconut is not among the seven commodities covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood), so coconut-shell charcoal enters the EU with no EUDR due-diligence burden (coconut is not among the EUDR’s seven regulated commodities; confirm current applicability with your EU customs broker) — a dated, defensible advantage over wood charcoal heading into 2027.
Which Indonesian Ports Handle FOB Charcoal Loading?
| Port | Location | Role in charcoal export |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Priok | Jakarta | Indonesia’s largest container gateway; most West Java cargo loads here |
| Tanjung Perak | Surabaya | Main East Java loading point, close to major producer clusters |
| Semarang | Central Java | Serves Central Java producers |
| Benoa | Bali | Bali loading and buyer inspection visits |
Your FOB quotation should name the loading port. In practice the port follows the producer’s location rather than the buyer’s preference, and the same 2026 price band applies at all four. Benoa is the practical choice when you want to inspect cartons and witness container stuffing while you are in Bali. Treat transit-time comparisons as qualitative until your forwarder quotes an actual sailing — schedules shift, and no serious desk guarantees them.
How Does an FOB Quote Request Work?
- Submit the quote form. State your grade (premium shisha, standard shisha, or BBQ blend), monthly volume, destination port, and any private-label requirement.
- Desk response within 24 business hours. The Coconut Charcoal Export desk checks availability against vetted producers and raises any spec questions.
- Spec and COA review. You receive the grade sheet plus a recent per-lot Certificate of Analysis — check the test dates and lab stamps.
- Written FOB quotation. It names the loading port, grade, price per MT, MOQ, validity window, and every document included in the price.
- Order and loading. Deposit per agreed terms, production and QC, container stuffing, then PEB filing and vessel loading; documents are couriered or released to your instruction.
> Request your FOB quote by grade. Coconut Charcoal Export is a verified-supplier desk operated by Coconut Charcoal Export: we broker lab-graded, COA-backed briquettes from vetted Indonesian producers — we do not own the factories, and we say so plainly. Send your grade and monthly volume through the quote form or via the quote form at , and the desk replies within 24 business hours with a written FOB quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do coconut charcoal briquettes cost FOB Indonesia in 2026?
As of 2026, premium shisha grade (ash ≤2.5%) runs USD 1,250–1,500 per metric ton FOB Indonesian port, standard shisha grade (ash 2.5–3.0%) USD 1,000–1,250/MT, and BBQ coconut-hardwood blends USD 700–1,000/MT. Private-label packaging can add up to USD 250/MT. Prices are subject to change; only a written quotation binds.
Is FOB or CIF better when importing coconut charcoal from Indonesia?
FOB suits most wholesale buyers: you control freight and insurance and see the true goods cost separated from logistics. CIF bundles freight and insurance into one number, which is simpler for first-time importers but hides the freight margin. Compare any CIF offer against FOB plus your own forwarder’s rate before committing.
What is the minimum order for an FOB coconut charcoal quote?
One 20ft container, roughly 17.5–18 metric tons — the MOQ across every grade on this site. A published 2024 exporter quote used the same 17.5-ton floor for 100% coconut shisha briquettes. Smaller trial lots occasionally move by consolidation, but per-kilo economics deteriorate fast below a full container.
Does the FOB price include the COA and export documents?
Yes — a proper FOB Indonesian port quote covers the PEB export declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, fumigation certificate, and the per-lot Certificate of Analysis issued by an Indonesian-accredited laboratory, plus the Self-Heating Test report carriers require. Confirm each document is listed in the written quotation before paying any deposit.
Which Indonesian port should my FOB quotation name?
Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Semarang handle most coconut charcoal loading; Benoa serves Bali loading and buyer inspection visits. The port generally follows the producer’s location, and the same 2026 price band applies at all four — so choose based on where your vetted producer sits, not on the port name alone.