Turkey: Wood Charcoal Market 2025

Wood Charcoal Exports

Exports from Turkey

Wood charcoal exports from Turkey skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, surging by 67% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 824% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood charcoal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 489% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main destinations of wood charcoal exports from Turkey, together accounting for 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Brazil, Bulgaria, France, Qatar, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Brazil (with a CAGR of +629.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wood charcoal exports from Turkey, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +145.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+25.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+162.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood charcoal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Charcoal Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood charcoal decreased by -42.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood charcoal imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -48.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Cuba (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood charcoal imports to Turkey, together accounting for 62% of total imports. The Philippines, Iran, Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia, Nigeria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Philippines (with a CAGR of +172.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood charcoal to Turkey, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cuba ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cuba (+6.3% per year) and the Philippines (+195.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood charcoal import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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