Freshdi Market Insight
Source Common Charcoal with real supply and demand data
Nigeria (40%) leads Common Charcoal supply, with Indonesia (26.7%) and Namibia (6.7%) following, among 15 suppliers across 6 countries. Buyer inquiries fell 35.1% to 50 in the last 30 days.
About Common Charcoal
On Freshdi, Common Charcoal sits under Energy & Power > Fuel & Energy Resources. Next to Common Charcoal, Freshdi lists Solar Components, Briquette Charcoal, Coconut Charcoal Shell, Hookah Charcoal Briquette and Hazelnut Charcoal Briquette in the same group. Buyers posted 9 requests for Common Charcoal on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Common Charcoal on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Common Charcoal on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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19 Common Charcoal supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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15 active Common Charcoal suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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Common Charcoal suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 6 countries, led by Nigeria at 40.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
-35.1% over 12m
Common Charcoal drew 50 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 35.1% from the previous 30 days.
15 suppliers are actively offering Common Charcoal, with 9 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days — a strong sign of ongoing activity. This level of freshness means buyers can expect current pricing, quality specs, and lead times, reducing the risk of outdated or mismatched information in their sourcing decisions. Only 19 listings are currently active, which suggests a focused and specialized supply base. While not a large catalog, the consistent updates mean that the available options are likely to reflect real-time availability and changes in product standards, helping buyers find a close match without long delays. Suppliers come from six countries, with Nigeria accounting for 40.0% of the supply. This geographic spread offers buyers flexibility in sourcing — Nigeria is a major source, but the presence of five others means alternatives exist for buyers concerned about logistics, compliance, or supply chain resilience. Buyer inquiries dropped 35.1% over the last 30 days to 50, indicating a noticeable slowdown in demand. This sharp decline suggests that current suppliers may be under less pressure, which could mean faster response times or more room to negotiate terms — a window for buyers to act before interest rebounds.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 9 buyer requests for Common Charcoal globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Common 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 Common 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.
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?
Common Charcoal had 11 new listings in the last 30 days, up from none the month before. The catalog is now active with fresh offers, so buyers see new prices or pack sizes that weren’t available last month. That means a buyer’s sourcing round includes offers that reflect current market conditions. Compare the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to ensure the one being considered is recent.
Is the market busy?
16 of the 15 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined in the past year. The group includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the pool of options available. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out to assess consistency.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
13 of 15 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. 8 of 15 list a certificate, so a portion of the sellers have formal compliance documentation.
Common Charcoal trading companies and suppliers in detail
The details below describe the Common Charcoal suppliers of this category, from producers to trading companies.
Which countries export Common Charcoal?
On Freshdi, Common Charcoal comes most often from Nigeria (40% of suppliers), followed by Indonesia (27%) and Namibia (7%), as of November 2026. The three leading countries account for 74% of the Common Charcoal suppliers, so the supply is concentrated in a few places.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 40% | 6 |
| Indonesia | 27% | 4 |
| Namibia | 7% | 1 |
| Poland | 7% | 1 |
| Tanzania | 7% | 1 |
| Vietnam | 7% | 1 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Which similar categories can Common Charcoal importers browse?
Common Charcoal is part of Fuel & Energy Resources on Freshdi, next to Coconut Charcoal Shell, Coconut Shell Charcoal and Coconut Shell Carbon. Among them, Coconut Charcoal Shell counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 257.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel & Energy Resources | Broader category | 288 |
| Coconut Charcoal Shell | Related category | 257 |
| Coconut Shell Charcoal | Related category | 255 |
| Coconut Shell Carbon | Related category | 201 |
| Coconut Shell Briket | Related category | 194 |
| Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquette | Related category | 185 |
| Diesel | Related category | 184 |
| Coconut Shell Charcoal Filter | Related category | 170 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.