BBQ Charcoal Market Report 2026

The bbq charcoal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.5 billion in 2025 to $3.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of outdoor grilling culture, increasing household barbecue usage, expansion of foodservice and hospitality sectors, availability of raw biomass materials, rising demand for traditional cooking fuels.

The bbq charcoal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing preference for eco-friendly grilling fuels, rising demand from restaurants and catering services, expansion of premium barbecue products, growing focus on low-smoke charcoal solutions, increasing adoption in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural and sustainable charcoal, rising popularity of premium lump charcoal, growing use of coconut and bamboo-based charcoal, expansion of commercial barbecue applications, enhanced focus on consistent heat performance.

The increasing number of restaurants is anticipated to drive the growth of the BBQ charcoal market in the coming years. A restaurant is an establishment where meals are prepared and served to patrons. The growth in the number of restaurants is attributed to rising disposable income, evolving consumer preferences, and convenience and accessibility. BBQ charcoal is utilized in grilling within a restaurant’s kitchen to elevate culinary offerings and deliver a memorable dining experience for customers. For example, according to the National Restaurant Association, a US-based government organization, in 2023, the number of restaurants saw a notable rise, reaching a total of 749,404 establishments, reflecting an increase of approximately 625,081 restaurants over the past two years. Consequently, the growing number of restaurants supports the expansion of the BBQ charcoal market.

Major companies in the BBQ charcoal market are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as charcoal briquettes, to provide more consistent heat, enhance fuel efficiency, and cater to growing consumer demand for convenient and cleaner outdoor grilling experiences. Charcoal briquettes (also spelled briquets) are uniform, compressed blocks of charcoal made by combining crushed charcoal with binders (like starch), fillers, and occasionally additives to improve burning performance. For example, in May 2025, Kingsford, a US-based charcoal manufacturer, in partnership with Miller Lite (a US-based beer brand), introduced Kingsford x Miller Lite Beercoal, a beer-infused charcoal briquette. This product combines Kingsford’s traditional charcoal with actual Miller Lite beer: the briquettes are designed so that the charcoal structure remains dependable (using the same wood-based charcoal) but is “infused” with beer, aimed at giving a smoky, beer-tinged aroma and flavor to grilled foods. Beercoal maintains the functionality of standard charcoal (consistent burn time, steady heat, easy lighting) while adding a unique flavor; it features additional edges and grooves to light quickly and be grill-ready in roughly 15 minutes.

In September 2023, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited (BNHL), an India-based hospitality company, together with Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Pvt Ltd, also based in India, jointly acquired a 53.3% stake in Blue Planet Foods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances BNHL and Red Apple's market presence by expanding their portfolios and utilizing Blue Planet Foods' expertise to improve their food service offerings, thereby aiming to drive growth and diversify their culinary reach. Blue Planet Foods Ltd. is a U.S.-based food and beverage company specializing in the production and distribution of food ingredients.

Major companies operating in the bbq charcoal market are Royal Oak Enterprises LLC, Kingsford Products Company, Duraflame Inc, Ignite Products, Paraguay Charcoal, Direct Charcoal Limited, Timber Charcoal Company LLC, Big Green Egg Charcoal, Jealous Devil Charcoal, Fogo Charcoal, Kamado Joe Charcoal, Blues Hog Charcoal, B&B Charcoal, Cowboy Charcoal, Wicked Good Charcoal, Green Olive Firewood Charcoal, Marabu Charcoal, Ecocharcoal, Namchar Namibia Charcoal, Basques Hardwood Charcoal, The Oxford Charcoal Company, Globaltic Charcoal.

North America was the largest region in the BBQ charcoal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bbq charcoal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bbq charcoal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The BBQ charcoal market consists of sales of including lump charcoal, charcoal briquettes, and coconut shell charcoal. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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