Ayin charcoal
Hardwood lump charcoal from Nigeria for shisha, restaurant and BBQ, sold by the container.
NigeriaShisha, restaurant and BBQNo sparkAyin charcoal from Nigeria
The best African charcoal from Nigeria for shisha (hookah), restaurant and BBQ uses.
Ayin charcoal is a high quality hardwood lump charcoal made mainly in Nigeria, in West Africa, from hardwoods that are known locally as ayin.
It has a high calorific value, burns for a long time and gives off little smoke. That is why it is highly valued in the international market, especially in Europe and the Middle East.
Restaurant and BBQ grade ayin charcoal
Ayin charcoal in two sizes, for two kinds of customer. The sizes are not mixed together, and both are clean and with no dust.
Restaurant grade
Big lumps for restaurants and bakeries that need constant heat.
Bags of 10 kg, polypropylene
BBQ grade
Growing use in the gourmet sector, for barbecue and grills.
Bags of 5 kgAlso used for shisha and hookah (some compacted versions) and for cooking over embers at home.
Packaging and shipping
We supply ayin charcoal by the container, packed in bags.
- Per containeraround 20 tonnes
- Large bags20 kg polypropylene
From Nigeria to your port
How the charcoal gets from Nigeria to the container.
Nigeria
The charcoal is made in Nigeria, with partners at origin who take care of the quality.
Container loading
The bags are carried into the container in Nigeria.
Shipping
Nigeria has a direct exit to the sea, so the transit time is shorter than with quebracho.
Our ayin around the world
Where our ayin charcoal has been shipped.
Greece
Restaurant grade and BBQ grade ayin have both been shipped from Nigeria to Greece.
Australia
Restaurant grade ayin is used for cooking in Australia.
Middle East
Our main market. We export to Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Iraq, Israel and Turkey, and ayin is part of the range we offer there.
Why buy ayin charcoal from CHE International
CHE is an exporter of Nigerian ayin charcoal, a very competitive alternative to quebracho and marabu.
Certified quality
Quality certified by laboratories at origin, to assure the best ayin charcoal quality.
Durable and efficient
Ayin charcoal is valued for its durability, its energy efficiency and its clean combustion.
Reliable supplier
CHE has legal entities in the U.S. and Spain, with secure contracts and protected payments. Every shipment is tracked step by step.