India - Wood Charcoal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIndia's Wood Charcoal Exports Plummet to $45M in 2023
India Wood Charcoal Exports
In 2023, the amount of wood charcoal exported from India expanded rapidly to 183K tons, increasing by 8.4% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 194%. The exports peaked at 191K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood charcoal exports contracted markedly to $45M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $57M in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Wood Charcoal in India (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Bhutan | N/A | 9.1 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 15.0 | 24.9 | 28.0 | 35.0 | 45.1 | 35.2 |
| Sri Lanka | 9.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 6.6 |
| Netherlands | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Others | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Total | 12.1 | 15.4 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 13.8 | 20.4 | 28.4 | 32.6 | 45.3 | 57.1 | 45.0 |
Exports by Country
Bhutan (160K tons) was the main destination for wood charcoal exports from India, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, wood charcoal exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sri Lanka (14K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bhutan totaled +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (-5.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.1% per year).
In value terms, Bhutan ($35M) remains the key foreign market for wood charcoal exports from India, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($6.6M), with a 15% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bhutan stood at +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (-3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.0% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the wood charcoal price amounted to $245 per ton (FOB, India), with a decrease of -27.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $416 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($492 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bhutan ($220 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood charcoal market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1630 - Wood charcoal
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
