Coconut Shell Charcoal Price in India Rises to USD 1,034/tonne

Coconut shell charcoal prices in India stood at USD 1,034/tonne as of 2026-08-22, up 0.9% from USD 1,025/tonne on 2026-08-15. The price has risen 1.5% over the month from USD 1,019/tonne on 2026-07-18 and 10.4% over the quarter from USD 937.00/tonne on 2026-05-23. Compared with a year earlier, the price is up 6.4% from USD 972.00/tonne on 2025-08-16.

The 52-week high stands at USD 1,039/tonne, recorded on 2026-06-27, while the 52-week low of USD 911.00/tonne was set on 2026-03-14.

Feedstock costs have moved higher, with coconut shell prices reaching 38 rupees per kg in India amid rising global demand for activated carbon in water and air purification, according to Blooming Global. Growing industrial demand for value-added coconut products has also produced record export earnings of 4,688 crore rupees for activated charcoal in FY 2025/26.

Supply-side pressure continues, as increased domestic use of coconut shells as a cooking fuel tightens feedstock availability for industrial charcoal manufacturers in India. Rising global consumption of coconut derivatives and improved market access through new trade agreements have consolidated India's position as a leading exporter, according to Claight market monitoring.