Activated Carbon Market Outlook 2026: Global Demand, Key Applications and Business Opportunities
Explore the 2026 activated carbon market, including global demand, key applications, industry trends, and business opportunities.
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Charcoal
Coconut shell, macadamia nutshell and shisha charcoal, sawdust briquettes and hardwood charcoal from mangrove and khaya wood.
- HS code 4402.20, 4402.90
- Loading port Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai), Vietnam
From 500 USD/MT7 grades
Prices today
| Grade | Standard | Fixed carbon | FOB USD/MT | Change | Updated | Trend | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut shell | |||||||
| Coconut shell charcoal, fixed carbon 60-65%60-65%60-65% | Standard | 60-65% | 850–950Get the exact FOB price | Up | Get quote | ||
| Coconut shell charcoal, fixed carbon >75%>75%>75% | Standard | >75% | 1,050–1,250Get the exact FOB price | Up | Get quote | ||
| Macadamia nutshell | |||||||
| Macadamia nutshell charcoal85-95%85-95% | Standard | 85-95% | 650–800Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
| Shisha | |||||||
| Coconut shell shisha charcoal>70%>70% | Standard | >70% | 1,600–1,850Get the exact FOB price | Down | Get quote | ||
| Sawdust briquette | |||||||
| Sawdust briquette charcoal, grade A>85%>85% | Standard | >85% | 700–800Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
| Hardwood charcoal | |||||||
| Mangrove charcoal≥60%≥60% | Standard | ≥60% | 550–650Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
| Khaya (xà cừ) charcoal≥75%≥75% | Standard | ≥75% | 500–600Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
Indicative FOB prices in USD per metric ton, before packaging surcharges. Prices move with the market. Your PDF quote holds its price for 7 days.
Price history
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| Date | FOB USD/MT | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,600–1,850 | Down | ||
| 1,774.5 |
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| Date | FOB USD/MT | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850–950 | Up | ||
| 864 | +10.1% | ||
| 785 | +3.7% | ||
| 757 | −2.3% | ||
| 775 | −0.8% | ||
| 781 | +0.6% | ||
| 776 | −1.5% | ||
| 788 | −1.6% | ||
| 801 | −1.5% | ||
| 813 | −1.6% | ||
| 826 |
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| Date | FOB USD/MT | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,050–1,250 | Up | ||
| 1,111 | +10.0% | ||
| 1,010 | +3.8% | ||
| 973 | −2.3% | ||
| 996 | −0.8% | ||
| 1,004 | +0.7% | ||
| 997 | −1.6% | ||
| 1,013 | −1.7% | ||
| 1,030 | −1.4% | ||
| 1,045 | −1.6% | ||
| 1,062 |
Price history starts Oct 21, 2026.
Price history starts Oct 21, 2026.
Price history starts Oct 21, 2026.
Price history starts Oct 21, 2026.
Specifications by grade
| Grade | Size | Fixed carbon | Volatile matter | Ash, maximum | Moisture, maximum | Calorific value | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut shell shisha charcoal | Not stated | >70% | <20% | 3% | 5% | >7000 kcal/kg | Not stated |
| Coconut shell charcoal, fixed carbon 60-65% | Medium particle size | 60-65% | 10-30% | 3% | 20% | >7000 kcal/kg | Not stated |
| Coconut shell charcoal, fixed carbon >75% | Medium particle size | >75% | 10-20% | 3% | 20% | >7000 kcal/kg | Not stated |
| Macadamia nutshell charcoal | Medium particle size | 85-95% | ≤5% | 3% | 18% | >7000 kcal/kg | Not stated |
| Sawdust briquette charcoal, grade A | Not stated | >85% | <7% | <5% | <10% | >7000 kcal/kg | <0.02% |
| Mangrove charcoal | Not stated | ≥60% | <35% | <5% | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Khaya (xà cừ) charcoal | Not stated | ≥75% | ≤20% | <5% | Not stated | >7000 kcal/kg | Not stated |
Packing and container load
Packing
Carton 10 kg10 kg
PP bag 40 kg40 kg
PP bag 20 kg20 kg
| 20ft container | about 13 MT |
|---|---|
| 40ft container | about 26 MT |
Documents and certifications
Export documents with every shipment
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin (C/O)
Guides
