Shisha Coconut Briquette Charcoal
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- Commercial Name: Shisha Coconut Charcoal (Premium grade)
- Product Code: CB-01
- Origin: Vietnam
Shisha Coconut Briquette Charcoal is a premium charcoal product manufactured from carbonized coconut shell charcoal combined with a small proportion of natural tapioca starch as a binder. Thanks to its high fixed carbon content (typically 75–80%) and high-pressure briquetting process, the charcoal develops a dense structure composed almost entirely of coconut shell charcoal particles. As a result, it is widely recognized as one of the most popular and preferred charcoal products for shisha/hookah applications in international markets.
The charcoal features a hard and durable structure with minimal breakage during transportation, handling, and combustion. It is easy to ignite and quickly reaches a stable burning condition, providing high and consistent heat output with low smoke, low odor, and low white ash generation. Once fully ignited, the charcoal produces virtually no noticeable odor, no sparking, and no breakage, ensuring a clean and stable smoking experience.
Shisha Coconut Briquette Charcoal is widely used in shisha lounges, hookah cafés, Middle Eastern restaurants, hotels, and premium shisha service venues. The product can be manufactured in various shapes, including Cube, Finger, Hexagonal, Cylinder, and Semi-Circle, depending on market requirements.
Specifications Details
Shape Cube / Finger / Hexagonal / Cylinder / Semi-circle
Common Sizes Cube: 22mm, 23mm, 25mm, 26mm
Cylinder: Diameter 14mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Hexagonal: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Finger: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Semi-circle: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Fixed Carbon > 75%
Calorific Value > 7300 kcal/kg
Ash Content Around 3%
Moisture < 6%
Burning Time ~2 hours
OEM:
Custom sizes and shapes are available upon request.
Packaging
Retail Packaging
Supply Information
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle Eastern countries, Europe, and markets prioritizing premium-quality coconut briquette charcoal for shisha/hookah use.
Shape Cube / Finger / Hexagonal / Cylinder / Semi-circle
Common Sizes Cube: 22mm, 23mm, 25mm, 26mm
Cylinder: Diameter 14mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Hexagonal: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Finger: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Semi-circle: Diameter 12–15mm, Length/Height 35–50mm
Fixed Carbon > 75%
Calorific Value > 7300 kcal/kg
Ash Content Around 3%
Moisture < 6%
Burning Time ~2 hours
OEM:
Custom sizes and shapes are available upon request.
Packaging
Retail Packaging
- 0.25 kg
- 0.5 kg
- 1 kg
- 5 – 10 kg
- Inner moisture-protection bag
- Outer carton box (10–18kg)
- PP bags
- Jumbo bags
- OEM packaging according to customer requirements
- Packaging design
- Private label printing
- Customized packaging specifications
- Shisha / Hookah brand development support
Supply Information
- Supply Capacity: 250 MT/month
- MOQ: 1 × 20FT
- Container Loading Capacity:
- 19 MT / 20DC
- 26 MT / 40HC
- Payment Terms: TT (30% deposit) or L/C at sight
- Delivery Time: Approximately 20 days
- Loading Port: Ho Chi Minh Port
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle Eastern countries, Europe, and markets prioritizing premium-quality coconut briquette charcoal for shisha/hookah use.
Shisha Coconut Briquette Charcoal is produced from carbonized coconut shell charcoal, a raw material derived from the hard shell of coconuts after coconut water, coconut meat, and other food-grade components have been removed.
Vietnam is a tropical country with highly favorable conditions for coconut cultivation, especially in the Mekong Delta and southern coastal provinces. According to recent development plans, Vietnam’s total coconut plantation area is expected to remain stable at approximately 195,000–210,000 hectares by 2030, with the Mekong Delta accounting for the majority at around 170,000–175,000 hectares. Ben Tre Province — considered the coconut capital of Vietnam — alone has more than 70,000 hectares of coconut plantations, representing over 40% of the country’s coconut-growing area.
Vietnam’s coconut industry has developed into a diversified value chain. Main commercial products include coconut water, coconut meat, coconut milk, coconut oil, dried coconut products, food ingredients, and coconut-based cosmetics. In 2024, Vietnam’s exports of fresh coconuts and coconut-derived products reached nearly USD 1.1 billion, marking the return of the industry to the billion-dollar export level after many years.
One of the unique characteristics of the coconut tree is that nearly every part of the tree can be utilized. Coconut leaves are traditionally used for roofing, handicrafts, and decoration; old coconut trunks, after their productive cycle declines, can be processed into handicrafts, household utensils, chopsticks, bowls, and decorative materials. Coconut husks are processed into coconut fiber, coconut mats, growing media, and coco peat for agricultural applications.
Within this value chain, coconut shell is one of the most important raw materials for the carbonization industry. Coconut shell has a hard and dense structure, high carbon potential, and lower impurity levels compared to many other agricultural biomass materials. After being collected from coconut processing facilities in Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, and other southern provinces, the coconut shells are selected, cleaned, and carbonized to produce coconut shell charcoal.
For premium-quality Shisha charcoal production, the carbonization stage is considered the core technical process. Coconut shells must be carbonized under carefully controlled temperature conditions to produce charcoal with high fixed carbon content (typically around 73–80%) and low volatile matter (approximately 15–18%). These characteristics are essential for achieving high heat output, stable burning performance, low smoke, low odor, and low ash generation during Shisha use.
Compared with standard BBQ coconut charcoal, raw charcoal materials for Shisha applications generally require a higher level of carbonization and better purity. The high-quality coconut shell charcoal is then crushed into fine granules smaller than 1 mm, mixed with a small proportion of natural vegetable starch such as tapioca starch and water to create a moist paste-like material, and finally compressed into coconut charcoal briquettes for shisha/hookah and BBQ applications.
Carbonized coconut shell charcoal is also an important raw material for many high-value industries including activated carbon, water filtration materials, air purification, odor removal, toxin adsorption, gas treatment, precious metal refining, and gold recovery applications.
As a result, coconut shell — once considered a low-value agricultural by-product — has become a valuable biomass resource, contributing to waste reduction, increasing the value of Vietnam’s coconut industry, and supporting the production of clean, stable, high-quality coconut briquette charcoal for international markets.
Vietnam is a tropical country with highly favorable conditions for coconut cultivation, especially in the Mekong Delta and southern coastal provinces. According to recent development plans, Vietnam’s total coconut plantation area is expected to remain stable at approximately 195,000–210,000 hectares by 2030, with the Mekong Delta accounting for the majority at around 170,000–175,000 hectares. Ben Tre Province — considered the coconut capital of Vietnam — alone has more than 70,000 hectares of coconut plantations, representing over 40% of the country’s coconut-growing area.
Vietnam’s coconut industry has developed into a diversified value chain. Main commercial products include coconut water, coconut meat, coconut milk, coconut oil, dried coconut products, food ingredients, and coconut-based cosmetics. In 2024, Vietnam’s exports of fresh coconuts and coconut-derived products reached nearly USD 1.1 billion, marking the return of the industry to the billion-dollar export level after many years.
One of the unique characteristics of the coconut tree is that nearly every part of the tree can be utilized. Coconut leaves are traditionally used for roofing, handicrafts, and decoration; old coconut trunks, after their productive cycle declines, can be processed into handicrafts, household utensils, chopsticks, bowls, and decorative materials. Coconut husks are processed into coconut fiber, coconut mats, growing media, and coco peat for agricultural applications.
Within this value chain, coconut shell is one of the most important raw materials for the carbonization industry. Coconut shell has a hard and dense structure, high carbon potential, and lower impurity levels compared to many other agricultural biomass materials. After being collected from coconut processing facilities in Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Tien Giang, and other southern provinces, the coconut shells are selected, cleaned, and carbonized to produce coconut shell charcoal.
For premium-quality Shisha charcoal production, the carbonization stage is considered the core technical process. Coconut shells must be carbonized under carefully controlled temperature conditions to produce charcoal with high fixed carbon content (typically around 73–80%) and low volatile matter (approximately 15–18%). These characteristics are essential for achieving high heat output, stable burning performance, low smoke, low odor, and low ash generation during Shisha use.
Compared with standard BBQ coconut charcoal, raw charcoal materials for Shisha applications generally require a higher level of carbonization and better purity. The high-quality coconut shell charcoal is then crushed into fine granules smaller than 1 mm, mixed with a small proportion of natural vegetable starch such as tapioca starch and water to create a moist paste-like material, and finally compressed into coconut charcoal briquettes for shisha/hookah and BBQ applications.
Carbonized coconut shell charcoal is also an important raw material for many high-value industries including activated carbon, water filtration materials, air purification, odor removal, toxin adsorption, gas treatment, precious metal refining, and gold recovery applications.
As a result, coconut shell — once considered a low-value agricultural by-product — has become a valuable biomass resource, contributing to waste reduction, increasing the value of Vietnam’s coconut industry, and supporting the production of clean, stable, high-quality coconut briquette charcoal for international markets.
Packaging
Retail Packaging
Supply Information
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle Eastern countries, Europe, and markets prioritizing premium-quality coconut briquette charcoal for shisha/hookah use.
Retail Packaging
- 0.25 kg
- 0.5 kg
- 1 kg
- 5 – 10 kg
- Inner moisture-protection bag
- Outer carton box (10–18kg)
- PP bags
- Jumbo bags
- OEM packaging according to customer requirements
- Packaging design
- Private label printing
- Customized packaging specifications
- Shisha / Hookah brand development support
Supply Information
- Supply Capacity: 250 MT/month
- MOQ: 1 × 20FT
- Container Loading Capacity:
- 19 MT / 20DC
- 26 MT / 40HC
- Payment Terms: TT (30% deposit) or L/C at sight
- Delivery Time: Approximately 20 days
- Loading Port: Ho Chi Minh Port
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle Eastern countries, Europe, and markets prioritizing premium-quality coconut briquette charcoal for shisha/hookah use.
Coconut Briquette Charcoal is a compressed charcoal product manufactured from carbonized coconut shell charcoal combined with a small percentage of natural tapioca starch as a binding agent.
The production process consists of two main stages:
Carbonizing coconut shells to produce carbonized coconut shell charcoal.
Crushing, mixing, briquetting, and drying to produce finished coconut briquette charcoal products.
Thanks to the naturally high carbon content of coconut shells and the dense structure formed during the briquetting process, coconut briquette charcoal offers high heat output, easy ignition, user-friendly performance, low smoke emission, low odor, and is produced from renewable biomass resources.
The product is generally divided into two major categories based on end-use applications:
Shisha / Hookah Coconut Charcoal for premium markets.
BBQ Coconut Briquette Charcoal for general grilling and heating applications.
Step 1. Coconut Shell Collection
Raw materials are collected from coconut processing factories, food manufacturing facilities, coconut water processing plants, households, restaurants, tourist destinations, and coconut-growing regions after the coconut water and coconut meat have been utilized.
Coconut shells are a natural by-product generated during coconut processing activities.
Step 2. Fiber Removal & Cleaning
Residual coconut pith, coconut fiber, coconut meat residues, and other impurities are removed before production.
Coconut pith is a valuable biomass material commonly used for horticultural substrates, plant cultivation, and organic fertilizer production after pH treatment. Coconut fiber is widely used for manufacturing natural mats, bio-based materials, and various industrial products.
Step 3. Coconut Shell Carbonization
The coconut shells are loaded into carbonization kilns and processed through three main stages:
Phase 1 – Moisture Removal (Approximately 150°C)
Natural moisture and water content are gradually removed from the raw material.
Phase 2 – Carbonization (300–350°C)
Natural oils, resins, and volatile organic compounds are released from the coconut shell structure under oxygen-limited conditions.
During this stage, most of the fixed carbon is retained, and the coconut shells are transformed into charcoal.
Phase 3 – Carbonization Completion
The carbonized coconut shell charcoal is cooled using a controlled water-spraying system.
After cooling, the charcoal develops a hard structure with high carbon content and low ash content.
Step 4. Charcoal Crushing
The carbonized coconut shell charcoal is screened into common particle sizes such as 3×6, 4×8, 8×20 mesh and other grades depending on the intended application.
The charcoal is then crushed into fine granules and powder.
Particle size is typically controlled below 1 mm to ensure consistency and compliance with briquetting requirements.
Step 5. Material Mixing
The coconut charcoal powder is mixed with:
- 3–5% natural tapioca starch
- Clean treated water free from heavy metals, chlorides, and other contaminants that may affect product quality
Uniform mixing is a critical technical requirement for product quality.
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Step 6. Briquette Forming
The prepared material is fed into hydraulic presses or extrusion systems to create the desired product shapes.
BBQ Coconut Briquettes
- Pillow Shape: 55 × 55 × 35 mm
- Square and Rectangular Blocks: 45–50 × 45–50 × 45–150 mm
- Cylindrical Shape: 45–50 × 45–50 × 45–150 mm
- Hexagonal Shape: 45–50 × 45–50 × 45–150 mm
- Oval Shape: 45 × 45 × 30 mm
- Other customized shapes upon request
- Cube: 23–26 × 23–26 mm
- Finger: Diameter 20 mm × Height 35–45 mm
- Hexagonal: Diameter 20 mm × Height 35–45 mm
- Semi-Circle: Diameter 20 mm × Height 35–45 mm
- Cylinder: Diameter 20 mm × Height 35–45 mm
Step 7. Drying
After briquetting, the products are placed on multi-level drying racks and transferred into drying chambers.
Heat may be supplied by electricity or biomass fuel systems.
Drying temperatures are gradually increased from approximately 80–150°C over a period of 36–48 hours.
The objective is to reduce product moisture content below 6%.
Step 8. Cooling & Stabilization
After drying, the charcoal is transferred to a cooling area for natural stabilization.
Product temperature is gradually reduced and stabilized at approximately 30–35°C over a period of 24 hours before packaging.
Step 9. Sorting
Products are sorted according to:
- Shape
- Dimensions
- Structural strength
- Cracks and breakage condition
Step 10. Packaging
Products are packed according to customer and market requirements.
BBQ Coconut Briquettes
- 1–2 kg plastic bags or carton boxes packed into 3–16 kg master cartons
- 2–8 kg Kraft paper bags or PP/BOPP bags
- 10–20 kg PP bags
- 0.25–1 kg plastic bags or retail cartons
- 10 kg master cartons
Step 11. Quality Control & Warehouse Storage
Finished products are inspected according to the following criteria:
- Hardness
- Moisture content
- Appearance (free from cracks, breakage, and defects)
- Ash content
- Burning duration
- Combustion performance
- Calorific value
Following approval, products are stored in dry and well-ventilated warehouses for a minimum of 7 days prior to shipment.
Step 12. Container Loading & Export
Containers are inspected before loading to ensure they meet cargo storage and transportation requirements.
After final inspection, the products are loaded into containers and transported to the port for export according to the agreed international trade terms.
THALOCA is a Vietnamese manufacturer and exporter of charcoal and biomass fuels established in 2008. We operate 7 production and packaging facilities and cooperate with manufacturing partners located near different raw-material regions, enabling us to supply a wide range of products including wood charcoal, sawdust charcoal, coconut charcoal, Binchotan-style white charcoal, and biomass fuels.
THALOCA’s production network is strategically located near key raw-material regions throughout Vietnam to optimize transportation costs and maintain a stable supply chain. Main production areas include Hung Yen, Yen Bai, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Binh Phuoc, and Ca Mau.
Yes. THALOCA welcomes customers, partners, and inspection agencies to visit our facilities. We encourage customers to evaluate our production capacity, quality control system, packaging process, and supply capability before establishing long-term cooperation.
THALOCA exports to Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United States, and other international markets.
Yes. Free product samples are available for quality evaluation. International courier charges are usually borne by the customer or negotiated case by case.
THALOCA supplies five main product groups: Wood Charcoal, Sawdust Charcoal, Coconut Charcoal Products, Binchotan-Style White Charcoal, and Household Biomass Fuels such as Wood Pellets and Wood Sawdust Briquettes.
Each product has unique characteristics depending on its raw material and production technology. Wood charcoal is made from natural firewood. Sawdust charcoal offers high calorific value and long burning time. Coconut charcoal is ideal for BBQ and shisha applications. Binchotan is the premium category with high carbon content, almost no smoke, minimal odor, and exceptional burning performance.
Depending on the product and market requirements, THALOCA can provide technical specifications, laboratory test reports, FSC, SGS, Vinacontrol, and other certifications requested by customers.
Yes. We cooperate with SGS and other independent inspection organizations designated by customers during production, before packing, or before container loading.
Yes. OEM and Private Label manufacturing are among THALOCA’s core strengths. We can customize products, packaging, sizes, and specifications according to customer requirements.
Yes. Our team can assist customers in developing or improving packaging designs suitable for their target market while optimizing production efficiency, transportation, and brand identity.
We provide carton boxes, kraft paper bags, PE bags, PP/BOPP bags, jumbo bags, and customized OEM packaging solutions.
The standard MOQ is one 20ft or 40ft container depending on the product. For trial orders, flexible arrangements may be considered.
Yes. We frequently support mixed-product containers and different packaging formats within the same shipment.
Loading capacity depends on the product and packaging. Typically, a 20DC container can load 8–19 MT, while a 40HC container can load 20–27 MT.
Yes. The Middle East is one of THALOCA’s key export markets. We have supplied charcoal and biomass fuels to customers in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, and other countries.
Yes. Since 2008, THALOCA has worked with strategic freight forwarders and logistics partners specializing in charcoal cargo, including DG cargo. We support booking, vessel scheduling, export documentation, and shipment monitoring.
Our common payment methods are T/T (bank transfer) and L/C at sight. Standard orders typically require a deposit before production, with the balance paid according to the contract or Proforma Invoice.
We can provide Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Fumigation Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate (if applicable), Certificate of Quality, Certificate of Weight, Insurance Documents, and other documents required by customers.
Yes. Depending on the product and destination market, we can provide FSC, SGS Inspection Reports, C/O, Fumigation Certificates, COA reports, traceability documents, and other compliance-related documentation.
Since 2008, THALOCA has developed a comprehensive portfolio covering nearly all charcoal products that Vietnam can competitively manufacture. Customers value our stable supply capability, product diversity, OEM services, export experience, responsive support team, and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Quality control is implemented throughout the entire process, from raw-material selection and production to packaging and pre-shipment inspection. Parameters such as moisture, ash content, fixed carbon, calorific value, dimensions, packaging quality, and container condition are checked before shipment.
THALOCA remains committed to supporting customers after delivery. Customers are encouraged to inspect containers, seals, packaging, and products upon arrival. If any issue regarding quality, quantity, packaging, or cargo condition is identified, customers should notify us promptly and provide photos, videos, container details, inspection reports, and related evidence. We will review production and loading records and work with the customer to determine the cause and provide a fair solution, which may include technical support, compensation, replacement products, or other mutually agreed arrangements.
Since 2008, THALOCA has been supplying charcoal and biomass fuel products to customers across Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and many other international markets.
Over the years, we have received a wide range of questions regarding products, quality standards, OEM services, export documentation, payment terms, logistics, and ordering procedures. To help customers quickly find the information they need, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions below.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please feel free to contact the THALOCA team. We are always ready to provide support and recommend the most suitable solution for your business needs.