Trusted Supplier
Long-term supply relationships, honest grading and communication you can plan a business around.
Who We Are
Charcoal sourcing, processing and export — done properly
Afri United Charcoal Trading (Pty) Ltd specialises in sourcing, processing and exporting premium natural hardwood charcoal from Southern Africa. We work directly with trusted producers, so every bag we ship can be traced back to the people and the timber it came from.
Our buyers rely on us for one thing above all: consistency — in quality, in sizing, and in a supply line that keeps moving, season after season.
Discover our storyOur Products
Five ranges. One standard: premium.
From restaurant-grade acacia to high-density briquettes — graded, packed and export-ready.
Signature Range
Acacia Charcoal
Dense, slow-burning lump charcoal with high heat and low ash.
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Traditional Craft
Mushara Charcoal
Earth-kiln charcoal with a steady ember bed and long burn.
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Retail Favourite
BBQ Charcoal
Easy-lighting braai charcoal packed for retail and hospitality.
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Seasoned & Split
Firewood
Seasoned hardwood, split and graded for a clean, hot burn.
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Eco Range
Sawdust Briquettes
Uniform, economical briquettes — 100% natural ingredients, no binders.
DiscoverWhy Choose Us
Built for buyers who cannot afford surprises
Wholesalers, distributors and importers choose Afri United because we treat charcoal like the serious commodity it is.
Export Excellence
Structured documentation, supervised container loading and compliance built for smooth international trade.
Premium Hardwood
Dense Southern African hardwoods deliver the long, hot, clean burn quality buyers keep coming back for.
Reliable Logistics
Planned production, managed lead times and dependable freight partners keep your stock arriving on time.
Competitive Pricing
Direct producer relationships mean sharp, stable pricing on bulk and wholesale supply — without cutting corners.
Sustainable Sourcing
Responsible harvesting and waste-reducing production protect the forests our business depends on.
Our Quality Promise
Every batch earns its place in the container
Quality is built into every stage — timber selection, carbonisation control, grading, moisture management and packing are each inspected before an order is confirmed for loading.
- Hand-graded sizing with fines and dust screened out
- Moisture-controlled storage before packing
- Batch checks for burn time, heat output and ash content
- Pre-shipment inspection on every export order
How We Work
A straightforward path from enquiry to delivery
Enquiry & Specification
Tell us the product, grade, volumes and destination — we respond with availability and pricing within 48 hours.
Sampling & Agreement
Where required, we arrange samples and agree specifications, packaging and delivery schedules.
Production & Quality Control
Your order is produced, graded and inspected against the agreed specification.
Packing, Loading & Dispatch
Orders are packed to export standard, container-loaded under supervision and dispatched with full documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers before you even ask
The details buyers most often want to know — products, packaging, shipping and quality. For anything else, our team is one message away.
Ask a QuestionWhat types of charcoal do you supply?
Acacia charcoal, mushara charcoal, BBQ charcoal, seasoned firewood and sawdust briquettes — all sourced and processed in Southern Africa and graded for wholesale, retail and export markets.
Do you export internationally?
Yes. We ship full container loads with complete documentation and manage the process from packing through to port handover.
What packaging options are available?
Standard retail bags, bulk bags and palletised loads, with private label printing available on qualifying volumes.
Can you arrange samples before I order?
Yes — for qualifying enquiries we arrange samples so you can verify quality, sizing and burn characteristics before committing to volume.
How quickly will I receive a quotation?
We aim to respond to every enquiry with availability and pricing within 48 hours.
Ready to secure premium charcoal for your market?
Send us your product, volume and destination requirements — our team will come back with availability, pricing and lead times.