Europe’s BBQ charcoal briquette market is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 5.4% between 2025 and 2030, driven by rising interest in outdoor leisure and culinary diversity. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are key contributors, where consumers embrace grilling as both a cultural tradition and a modern lifestyle trend. Stringent environmental and safety regulations act as both a driver and a restraint limiting imports of uncertified charcoal while encouraging innovation in sustainable production. Opportunities are growing for compressed biomass briquettes made from agricultural waste, as well as certified low-emission variants. The trend toward organic food and clean energy aligns with the demand for smokeless, additive-free charcoal options. However, the high cost of raw materials and logistical hurdles in certain EU markets create barriers for smaller producers. The rise of vegan BBQ alternatives is also shifting the fuel performance requirements, pushing demand for uniform, high-temperature, and controllable briquettes suitable for varied cooking applications.
TABLE - Europe Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
Europe 2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
CAGR (2024-2033)
U.K.
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
Germany
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
France
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
Total
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
TABLE - Europe BBQ Charcoal Briquette Market Size & Forecast By Product Type 2021-2033
Product Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wood Charcoal Briquettes | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Coconut Shell Briquettes | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Sawdust and Biomass Briquettes | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Europe BBQ Charcoal Briquette Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Household BBQ | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Commercial Food Services | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Industrial and Event Catering | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis