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Tamarind Wood Charcoal.
The professional's BBQ fuel.

Dense tropical hardwood lump charcoal — intense sear-grade heat, 3–4 hour burn, 2–3% ash and a clean natural wood-grill aroma. Direct-import container supply for importers, distributors and BBQ brands.

100% Natural LumpNo Binders · No Chemicals3–4 h Burn2–3% AshOEM / Private Label

Fuel comparison — where tamarind wins

Density is the whole story: tropical-grown tamarind is structurally tighter than oak or hickory, so one load burns hotter and lasts longer, with a fraction of the ash of briquettes.

FuelBurn timeHeatAshFlavor profileBest for
Tamarind WoodVery long · 3–4 hExtremely highVery low · 2–3%Clean natural wood-grill aromaProfessional BBQ, heavy meats
Standard hardwood (oak/hickory)2–3 hHighLowClassic savory smokeAll-purpose grilling
Coconut shell briquettes3–4 hHigh & steadyLowCompletely neutralShisha, delicate meats, long roasts
Traditional briquettes1–2 hMediumHighMild, can taste chemicalCasual backyard
Fruitwoods (apple/cherry)1.5–2 hMedium-highLowSweet & mildPoultry, pork, fish

Key differences decoded

vs. coconut shell briquettes

Natural irregular lump reaching much higher peak temperatures. Coconut is ground and compressed — steadier but lower heat. Choose tamarind when searing power matters.

vs. oak & hickory

Tamarind grows in dense tropical climates — structurally tighter than North American hardwoods. A single load burns slower and needs fewer refills across a service shift.

vs. commercial briquettes

Briquettes often contain sawdust, anthracite coal, starch binders and accelerants. Tamarind is 100% natural wood and burns to a minimal, tight white ash.

Market reality — what buyers pay today

Public retail references, July 2026: Germany €1.70–3.20/kg retail (Kingstone 10 kg €16.99, Weber ~€2.00/kg) · Austria €1.40–2.50/kg (Hornbach 10 kg €13.99) · Switzerland CHF 2.50–4.00/kg (Weber 10 kg CHF 28.90) · USA $1.75–4.75/kg (B&B 20 lb $15.97, Rockwood 20 lb $39.99) · Türkiye ₺80–165/kg premium lump. Direct container import puts you far below every one of these channels.

GermanyRetail today€1.70–3.20/kg
AustriaRetail today€1.40–2.50/kg
SwitzerlandRetail todayCHF 2.50–4.00/kg
USAPremium retail$1.75–4.75/kg
TürkiyePremium lump₺80–165/kg

The campaign kit

Six-part poster series — ready for WhatsApp, email and social outreach.

Tamarind Wood Charcoal — introWhy Tamarind — comparison Key differences decodedPerfect for professional BBQ Packaging and supply optionsMarket prices

Supply program

FormatOptions
Retail bags5 / 10 / 15 / 20 kg — kraft or fully branded; private label & OEM welcome
BulkBig bag 500–1,000 kg · loose container loading
QualityIndependent lab report per contract: fixed carbon, ash, moisture, calorific value, lump-size distribution
ComplianceCountry-of-origin & legal timber documentation (EUDR-ready)
Logistics20ft / 40ft FCL ex Indonesia — EU, Switzerland, USA, Türkiye

Target Export Price: USD 555 / Metric Ton.

FOB Surabaya / Tanjung Perak (loading port confirmed at quotation). Based on full-container quantity (MOQ 1×20ft) and standard export packaging. Ocean freight, insurance, destination charges, customs duties and inland delivery excluded. Final price subject to confirmed specifications, quantity, packaging and loading port. Samples and lab reports available.

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