Bamboo charcoal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported bamboo charcoal worth $7.3 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 6.9K t |
Where the United States imports bamboo charcoal from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.5M | 90% |
| China | $540K | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 1% |
| Japan | $45K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $35K | 0.5% |
| Colombia | $19K | 0.3% |
| Paraguay | $14K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | $8K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bamboo charcoal exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported bamboo charcoal worth $264 thousand (267 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cayman Isds (33%), Panama (11%), Turks and Caicos Isds (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bermuda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $88K | 34% |
| Panama | $30K | 11% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $25K | 9.3% |
| Canada | $24K | 9.1% |
| Bermuda | $23K | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $18K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 4.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $10K | 3.9% |
| Barbados | $7K | 2.7% |
| French Polynesia | $5K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bamboo charcoal imports (HS 4402.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4402.10: Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo charcoal imported by the United States?
The United States imported bamboo charcoal worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 138 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo charcoal to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (7%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bamboo charcoal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export bamboo charcoal?
Yes. The United States exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, Panama and Turks and Caicos Isds. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo charcoal?
The HS code for bamboo charcoal is subheading 4402.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
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