France and its overseas territories, in the Indian Ocean and elsewhere, are important markets for lump charcoal and shisha charcoal. Importers there often ask for a price delivered to port, for example Longoni in Mayotte. This guide explains how to order from Selim Charcoal.
- We quote Ex Works or delivered to port (CFR / CIF) for any port in France or its territories.
- Lump charcoal is available in citrus, casuarina and mixed, plus compressed charcoal.
- The 40ft container is the most available; 20ft subject to availability.
- Packing under your own brand is possible.
- Usual payment: 50% advance and 50% against documents.
Suitable products
- Citrus, casuarina and mixed charcoal for grilling, restaurants and retail.
- Coconut shisha cubes, with 27 mm being the European standard.
- Compressed charcoal such as hexagonal briquettes for long grilling.
Shipping to France and overseas territories
We quote Ex Works (EXW) or delivered to port (CFR / CIF) for any port the buyer names, in mainland France or overseas, such as Longoni in Mayotte. Freight to distant territories often goes via transshipment ports, so transit time and freight are confirmed at the time of order.
A 40ft container holds about 18 tonnes of lump charcoal in 20 kg sacks, 20 tonnes in paper bags and 27 tonnes of compressed charcoal. Details in our ordering and shipping guide.
Payment and documents
You receive a proforma with grades, quantities and delivery terms; usual payment is 50% advance and 50% against documents. Common documents are covered in our ordering guide, and packing under your brand in our private label guide.
Ordering steps
- Choose productsGrade, quantity and packing.
- Name port and termsEx Works or CFR / CIF.
- Receive the proformaPrice, freight and payment.
- Loading and shipmentAfter the advance payment.
Importing into France or its territories?
Send us the product, quantity and port, and we will reply with a quotation.
FAQ
Do you ship to Mayotte and Réunion?
We quote freight to the port the buyer names; price and transit time are confirmed at the time of order.
Is a 20ft container available?
Subject to availability at the time of order; the 40ft is the most available.
Can one quotation include several grades?
Yes, we can quote several grades in one offer so you can compare.
