Italy has steady demand for good lump charcoal for restaurants, grills and retail, as well as coconut shisha charcoal. This guide explains how Italian importers can order from Selim Charcoal: which grade suits which use, packing options, container loads, shipping and payment.
- Citrus (orange wood) charcoal suits restaurants and grills, available in large, long pieces on request.
- Mixed hardwood charcoal is the economical choice for wholesale and retail.
- 3 and 5 kg paper bags suit supermarkets; 20 kg sacks suit restaurants.
- We quote Ex Works or delivered to the Italian port of your choice.
- Usual payment terms: 50% advance and 50% against documents.
Charcoal grades for the Italian market
| Product | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Citrus charcoal | Restaurants and grills; often ordered in large, long pieces. |
| Casuarina charcoal | Dense hardwood with a long burn, for restaurants and wholesale. |
| Mixed hardwood charcoal | Economical option for retail and wholesale. |
| Coconut shisha cubes | Shisha lounges and shops, in the 27 mm size common in Europe. |
Packing: paper bags for retail, sacks for wholesale
- 3 and 5 kg paper bags: for supermarket shelves and retail stores.
- 20 kg sacks: for restaurants and bulk users.
- Your own brand: we can pack under your label and design, see our private label guide.
Container loads and shipping to Italy
A 40ft container holds about 18 tonnes of lump charcoal in 20 kg sacks, and about 20 tonnes in 3 and 5 kg paper bags. For compressed shisha charcoal it holds 27 tonnes.
We quote Ex Works (EXW) or delivered to port (CFR / CIF) for any Italian port you name, such as Palermo, Genoa or Naples. Freight is confirmed at the time of order based on port and number of containers. More in our ordering and shipping guide.
Payment terms and ordering steps
Our usual terms are 50% advance by bank transfer and 50% against shipping documents. You receive a proforma invoice with products, quantities and delivery terms before confirming.
Before a first order you can request a sample and follow our steps to check charcoal quality.
How to order for Italy
- Choose product and packingGrade, size and bag type.
- Choose delivery termsEx Works or delivered to an Italian port.
- Receive the proformaQuantity, price and payment terms.
- Loading and shipmentAfter the advance payment and confirmed date.
Importing into Italy?
Send us the product, quantity and port, and we will reply with an Ex Works or delivered price.
FAQ
Do you ship to any Italian port?
Yes, we quote freight to any Italian port the buyer names, confirmed at the time of order.
What is the minimum order?
Orders are by container, and the 40ft container is the most common.
Can I mix grades in one container?
Usually yes, depending on quantities; we agree the split in the proforma invoice.
