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.
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.
| Fuel | Burn time | Heat | Ash | Flavor profile | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind Wood | Very long · 3–4 h | Extremely high | Very low · 2–3% | Clean natural wood-grill aroma | Professional BBQ, heavy meats |
| Standard hardwood (oak/hickory) | 2–3 h | High | Low | Classic savory smoke | All-purpose grilling |
| Coconut shell briquettes | 3–4 h | High & steady | Low | Completely neutral | Shisha, delicate meats, long roasts |
| Traditional briquettes | 1–2 h | Medium | High | Mild, can taste chemical | Casual backyard |
| Fruitwoods (apple/cherry) | 1.5–2 h | Medium-high | Low | Sweet & mild | Poultry, pork, fish |
Natural irregular lump reaching much higher peak temperatures. Coconut is ground and compressed — steadier but lower heat. Choose tamarind when searing power matters.
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.
Briquettes often contain sawdust, anthracite coal, starch binders and accelerants. Tamarind is 100% natural wood and burns to a minimal, tight white ash.
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.
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| Format | Options |
|---|---|
| Retail bags | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 kg — kraft or fully branded; private label & OEM welcome |
| Bulk | Big bag 500–1,000 kg · loose container loading |
| Quality | Independent lab report per contract: fixed carbon, ash, moisture, calorific value, lump-size distribution |
| Compliance | Country-of-origin & legal timber documentation (EUDR-ready) |
| Logistics | 20ft / 40ft FCL ex Indonesia — EU, Switzerland, USA, Türkiye |
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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