Why Now Is the Best Time to Secure Your 2025 Charcoal Supply
In the charcoal business, timing is everything. Whether you’re importing for shisha, BBQ, or incense markets, planning your supply early gives you the competitive edge.
As a leading Indonesian charcoal manufacturer and exporter, we at Glowing Charcoal Indonesia work with importers across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and beyond. And every year, we see the same pattern: those who plan ahead avoid delays, secure better pricing, and keep their customers happy.
If you’re wondering whether it’s too early to book your 2025 orders—the answer is no. This is the best time. Here’s why:
📈 Global Demand Is Growing (Faster Than Production)
The global demand for coconut charcoal, especially for shisha and BBQ, has been increasing steadily. But the number of reliable manufacturers who can scale while maintaining consistent quality? Still limited.
By securing your supply now, you’re locking in access before demand peaks in Q4 and early 2025.
“Every year, we get urgent calls around Ramadan and the summer BBQ season. Unfortunately, by then, lead times have doubled and prices go up.”
🥥 Raw Coconut Supply in Indonesia Is Tight (Especially Now)
Currently, Indonesia is experiencing a significant coconut shell shortage due to increased exports of raw coconuts and semi-finished coconut products to China and Thailand. This is causing:
Higher raw material prices
Tougher competition among local charcoal producers
Pressure on consistent volume availability
If you’re planning to secure a steady charcoal supply for 2025, the window to book your volumes is now—before raw coconut prices rise further or factories reach full capacity.
🚢 Avoid Long Lead Times During Peak Season
Peak season usually starts from October to February, and again in May to July (due to Ramadan and summer prep). During this period:
Shipping lines are congested
Container availability gets tight
Factory queues get longer
Even documents take longer to process
Securing your slot now means you’re ahead of the rush.
💵 Protect Your Business From Price Fluctuations
With the coconut shortage and unstable fuel prices, charcoal production costs are rising. Add in shipping rate spikes and increased demand from regions like North Africa and Eastern Europe, and you get unpredictable price swings.
By locking in your 2025 pricing early, you avoid sudden cost jumps—and protect your profit margins.
📦 Reserve Production Capacity (Especially for OEM/Private Label Orders)
We work with many clients who request:
Custom packaging
Branded boxes
Specific sizes/shapes (cubes, flats, hexagonal, etc.)
These orders need time and planning. If you wait too long, factories may be fully booked—and you may end up settling for stock products that don’t match your brand.
✅ Peace of Mind & Predictable Supply
Early planning means:
No last-minute scrambling
No disappointing your distributors or retail clients
No losing business to competitors with stock
You’ll also get priority access to quality batches from our latest production runs.
💼 Work With a Supplier Who Plans With You
At Glowing Charcoal Indonesia, we don’t just produce coconut charcoal—we partner with serious buyers to plan long-term success.
We schedule production 3–6 months ahead
We can split shipments across multiple delivery windows
We offer fixed contract pricing for large volumes
We reserve container slots through trusted forwarders
📩 Let’s talk today and secure your 2025 supply—while others are still waiting for stock.