Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Charcoal sourcing decisions with real market data
Indonesia (42.8%) leads the 402 Charcoal suppliers, with Nigeria (19.9%) second, and Vietnam at 5.7%, so sourcing from outside Indonesia and Nigeria is limited. The typical range is USD 675 - 820 per metric ton FOB, centered on a USD 790 median, meaning buyers should expect a wide spread and verify grade or origin before committing. Buyer inquiries fell 68.3% to 64 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 14.4 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Charcoal on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
943supply
Freshdi lists 943 active Charcoal supply listings as of 3 November 2026.
402companies
Freshdi has 402 active Charcoal suppliers, 2.9% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 3 November 2026.
45origins
Freshdi Charcoal suppliers come from 45 countries, led by Indonesia at 42.8%, as of 3 November 2026.
-68.3% over 12m
Freshdi received 64 buyer inquiries for Charcoal in the 30 days to 3 November 2026, down 68.3% from the previous 30 days.
402 suppliers are currently active in the Charcoal category, offering a broad range of options for buyers. With such a large number of exporters, competition helps keep pricing transparent and terms flexible—buyers can compare quality, certifications, and delivery windows without relying on a single source. 943 listings are live, covering a wide variety of grades, packaging sizes, and production methods. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific needs without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be created. Suppliers come from 45 different countries, with Indonesia leading at 42.8%. This wide geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for specific regional characteristics, compliance standards, or to diversify risk across origins. Buyer inquiries dropped 68.3% to 64 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp decline in interest. While the volume is still above zero, this drop suggests reduced demand or market saturation—buyers should act quickly to secure supply before activity rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 121 buyer requests for Charcoal globally in the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 943 active Charcoal supply listings from 402 suppliers in 45 countries, drawn from 89 source documents and 657 supply observations over the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Charcoal on Freshdi declined 68.3% in the 30 days to 3 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 91.83% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 364 days.
- Freshdi received 121 buyer requests for Charcoal in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 against 943 active listings — 7.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Charcoal suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Charcoal suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- 0 of the 402 Charcoal suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 3 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Charcoal had 61 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 80 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear alike.
Is the market busy?
62 of the 402 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. Buyers have access to both established sellers with a history of consistent listings and newer ones building their presence. The newer suppliers have less track record, so their reliability must be assessed carefully before a first order. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
372 of 402 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 125 of 402 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 9 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers with it. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 270 of 943 Charcoal supply listings (28.6%) within 90 days to 3 November 2026, and 61 (6.5%) within 30 days.
- 312 of 402 Charcoal suppliers on Freshdi (77.6%) were active in the 12 months to 3 November 2026, with 67 (16.7%) active within the last month, and 62 suppliers registered during the year.
- 92.5% of Charcoal suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 3 November 2026.
- Among 125 certified Freshdi Charcoal supplier profiles, 7.2% hold HALAL, 5.6% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 3.2% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 3.2% hold ISO, and 3.2% hold COA; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Charcoal offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB56.8%
FOB is the leading trade term for Charcoal supply on Freshdi at 56.8%, followed by CIF at 25.6% and EXW at 16.2%, as of 3 November 2026.
675–820
USD/MT FOBCharcoal supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 675 and 820 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 790 across 87 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
100MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Charcoal on Freshdi is 100 MT, with most listings between 22 and 250 MT, as of 3 November 2026.
45countries
Indonesia (42.8%), Nigeria (19.9%) and Vietnam (5.7%) lead Charcoal supply origins on Freshdi, as of 3 November 2026.
Charcoal listings show a typical price range of USD 675 - 820 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 790 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Charcoal is 100 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 22 to 250 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. Charcoal suppliers predominantly offer FOB at 56.8% of listings, with CIF accounting for 25.6%, indicating that freight responsibilities are generally left to the buyer. T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Charcoal at 55.7%, followed by L/C at 32.5%, reflecting a strong preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 88 requests | 89 products | 1.0 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 23 requests | 89 products | 3.9 |
| ASEAN | 21 requests | 89 products | 4.2 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 11 requests | 89 products | 8.1 |
| Indonesia | 10 requests | 89 products | 8.9 |
Globally, 89 listings meet 88 buyer requests - 1 listing per request, so listings and requests are balanced. The Middle East & North Africa sends 23 requests (26.1%), and there the same 89 listings make 3.9 listings per request. With equal or slightly more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request.
CIF is the clearest mismatch: 40% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 25.6% of listings offer it (98 demand vs 158 supply observations), buyers ask for it 14.4 pts more often than suppliers offer. FOB runs the other way - 56.8% of listings against 42.1% of requests, suppliers offer it 14.7 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
L/C has a small gap: 35.5% of buyer requests ask for it vs 32.5% of listings (81 demand vs 181 supply observations), buyers ask for it 3 pts more often. T/T runs the other way - 55.7% of listings vs 49.4% of requests, suppliers offer it 6.3 pts more often.
Buyers ask for Indonesian origin in 3 requests against 64 listings (0.05 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so buyers have choice; Vietnam: 2 requests vs 5 listings (0.4 requests per listing) - again, more listings than requests; Tanzania: 2 requests vs 1 listing (2 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, an opening for Tanzanian suppliers.
- Buyers price Charcoal at a USD 350 median across 5 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 790 supply median across 87 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Charcoal on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 40% of buyer requests against 25.6% of listings - while FOB runs the other way at 56.8% of listings against 42.1% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Charcoal on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 35.5% of buyer requests against 32.5% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 55.7% of listings against 49.4% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 89 Charcoal listings against 88 buyer requests (1 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 23 of them (3.9 listings per request), in the 30 days to 3 November 2026.
- Charcoal buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Indonesia 3 times against 64 listings, Vietnam 2 times against 5 listings and Tanzania 2 times against 1 listings, in the 30 days to 3 November 2026.
- Indonesia (10), India (8) and Togo (7) sent the most of the 88 Charcoal buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 30 days to 3 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Charcoal
Freshdi received 121 buyer requests for Charcoal in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Charcoal suppliers
943 listings from 402 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Charcoal prices on Freshdi range from USD 675 to USD 820 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 790 based on 87 listings. The price spread is significant, indicating that quality, origin, and processing methods heavily influence cost, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specifications to match their exact requirements and avoid overpaying for lower-grade or inconsistent products.
The typical minimum order quantity for Charcoal is 100 MT, with a range from 22 to 250 MT across current listings. This range allows flexibility for both small-scale and large-volume buyers, though most suppliers set a baseline at 100 MT, so buyers should confirm availability and pricing for volumes below or above this threshold directly with suppliers.
92.5% of the 402 Charcoal suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 372 verified accounts. Additionally, 125 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 9 suppliers, providing strong signals of compliance and quality. Buyers can rely on this verification and certification data to assess reliability and meet regulatory or ethical standards before contacting suppliers.
Post a buying request detailing your required volume, quality, and destination, or browse live Charcoal listings directly on Freshdi. Contact a verified supplier from either path to confirm availability, pricing, and terms before committing to any order, ensuring alignment with your supply chain needs and compliance requirements.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Charcoal listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 30 October 2026 - 943 active listings, 120 buyer requests, 89 source documents, and 657 supply observations from the last 30 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Charcoal type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Charcoal, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.