Charcoal Briquette Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product(Lump Charcoal, Japanese Charcoal, Sugar Charcoal, Others), By Application(Metallurgical Industry, BBQ, Others), By Type(Wood Type, Others), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032

Charcoal Briquette Market size was valued at USD 0.9 billion in 2022, and it is poised to grow from USD 0.96 and expected to attain a value of USD 1.56 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.3% over the forecast period (2024-2031). 

Due to growing demand for the product in recreational cooking, metal manufacturing, building & construction, healthcare, industrial filtration, and pharmaceutical applications, the Global Charcoal Briquette Market is anticipated to expand significantly over the anticipated period. In recreational cooking, charcoal serves as a substitute for coal as a fuel. The popularity of barbecue cooking in restaurants is also anticipated to increase demand. It can burn up to 370 degrees Celsius while emitting comparatively little carbon dioxide during the manufacture of metal. Due to its great heating capability, charcoal is employed as a metallurgical fuel in the production of steel and iron.

The need for iron and steel rises with the expansion of the building and construction sector in developing nations like China and India, which is projected to have a beneficial impact on the growth of the charcoal briquette market. When used with cement, charcoal briquette  increases the cement's overall strength and serves as a binder for lightweight concrete. Additionally, it improves the performance of traditional concrete by reducing the quantity of pores. The construction industry's rising demand for cement, particularly in Asia Pacific, is anticipated to drive the market expansion. In the medical and pharmaceutical fields, activated charcoal is used as a detoxifier. The substance improves antifungal defense, lessens dyspepsia, and purifies blood. Due to its excellent adsorbent properties, charcoal powder is easily employed in cases of poisoning, drug overdoses, and alcohol overdoses. The product also aids in cleansing the body of hazardous pollutants. The demand for the product is projected to increase in the years to come due to expanding medical research into the usage of charcoal in healthcare applications.

The market for charcoal briquettes is predicted to rise in the approaching years due to rising consumer awareness of water waste and rising need for potable drinking water. Due to its effective adsorption qualities, activated charcoal filters for water purifiers are in high demand. Toxins from water, including chlorine and other volatile chemicals, are eliminated by charcoal filters. Additionally, it can enhance the quality of the water by introducing minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron.

Charcoal Briquette Market size was valued at USD 2.56 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 2.71 Billion in 2024 to USD 4.26 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 0.0582 during the forecast period (2025-2032).