In the fast-growing market for natural, eco-friendly fuel alternatives, UICHARCOAL FACTORY stands as a benchmark of quality, consistency, and professionalism. Located in Indonesia—the heart of the world’s coconut shell charcoal production—our factory has spent years refining the process of manufacturing coconut charcoal briquettes specifically designed for shisha (hookah) and BBQ applications.
Coconut charcoal briquettes are compressed blocks made from coconut shell charcoal. Unlike wood-based charcoal, they are environmentally sustainable since they utilize agricultural waste. These briquettes are especially favored in international markets like the Middle East, Europe,Asia and the United States for shisha and BBQ purposes.
Specifications for Coconut Charcoal Briquettes
| Parameter | Shisha Briquettes | BBQ Briquettes |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Content | 1.9% – 2.3% | < 5% |
| Moisture | < 6% | < 6% |
| Burn Time | 90 – 120 minutes | up to 6 hours |
| Fixed Carbon | > 75% | > 70% |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight natural scent |
Packaging and Branding Options
Looking to build your own brand? UICHARCOAL offers full-service OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and private label solutions. We help you develop and package products under your brand, complete with custom designs, labeling, and packaging options.
Our team supports you at every step—from sample creation to final production—to ensure your brand’s success in competitive markets.
Our Factory Process: Step-by-Step Overview
Let’s walk through our detailed production process to understand how we maintain quality and consistency across all our coconut charcoal briquettes.
1. Sourcing Coconut Shells
We partner with trusted coconut farmers and suppliers across Indonesia to source clean, dry, and mature coconut shells, which form the backbone of our product quality.
2. Carbonization
Shells are carbonized in kilns, transforming them into high-quality coconut shell charcoal. We ensure that the carbonization process is clean, with minimal ash residue.
3. Grinding and Sieving
Charcoal is ground into fine powder and sieved to ensure uniform particle size, essential for consistent compaction and smooth burning.
4. Mixing with Natural Binders
We mix the charcoal powder with food-grade tapioca starch and water—nothing else. This natural binder ensures the briquettes are non-toxic and safe for indoor and outdoor use.
5. Briquette Pressing
The mixture is pressed into different shapes (cube, hexagonal, etc). Shape and density are adjusted according to customer specifications.
6. Drying
Pressed briquettes are moved to drying ovens.
7. Screening and Quality Inspection
After drying, the briquettes go through a screening and final quality check to ensure:
- No cracks
- Uniform shape
- Moisture <6%
- Ash content 1.9%-2.3%
- Durability under pressure
8. Packaging
Once passed, the briquettes are packaged in custom-designed boxes and master cartons—with full OEM branding options—for local and international shipping.
