Cube
The common choice for shisha. Heat spreads evenly and the cubes sit flat on the head.
Available sizes centimetres
- 2.2 × 2.2 × 2.2
- 2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5
- 2.7 × 2.7 × 2.7
Custom sizes on request
0°00′ · The Equator
Embers that burn
far longer.
Coconut shell charcoal briquettes from Sumatra and Sulawesi. Under 2.5% ash, a 60-90 minute burn, no smoke and no smell. Packed for export, loaded from Indonesian ports.
Burns for 60-90 minutes
Export · 12+ Destinations
Loaded for the world,
from Indonesia.
From Jebel Ali to Rotterdam. We load 18-28 tonnes per container, with export documents prepared for the destination country.
18-28 tonnes per container
Raw material · 100% Coconut shell
Mature shell,
not trees.
We use mature coconut shell left over from the copra industry. Denser, higher in fixed carbon, and not a single tree is cut down.
Fixed carbon 75-80%
7500+kcal/kg
Calorific value
< 2.5%
Ash content
60-90minutes
Burning time
12+
Export markets
Catalogue
Four shapes, one grade.
The shape decides how the briquette is used. The material specification stays the same across all of them.
Hexagonal
A six-sided bar. Flat faces keep it from rolling and let it pack tightly in the box.
Available sizes centimetres
- 2.2 × 4
- 2.2 × 5
- 2.3 × 4
- 2.3 × 4.5
- 2.3 × 5
- 2.4 × 4
- 2.4 × 4.5
- 2.4 × 5
- 2.5 × 4.5
Dome
A curved back on a flat base. The top face catches light faster than a cube.
Available sizes centimetres
- 2.2 × 4
Custom sizes on request
Stick
A round bar. Used for grilling and for stoves that need a long, steady burn.
Available sizes centimetres
- 2.2 × 4
Custom sizes on request
Specification
These figures apply to every briquette shape we produce.
Raw material
100%coconut shell
Fixed carbon
75-80%
Ash content
< 2.5%
Moisture
< 6%
Volatile matter
< 16%
Calorific value
7500-7800kcal/kg
Burning time
60-90minutes
Why Indonesian coconut
On the equator, coconut has no season.
Indonesia sits directly on the equator and ranks among the largest coconut producers in the world. Both facts shape the shell we work with.
It fruits all year
There is no single harvest season on the equator. Palms fruit continuously, so shell arrives without a gap and supply does not run dry in the middle of a contract.
Mature shell, not young
We use shell from mature nuts already stripped of their meat for copra. Older shell is denser and harder, and that density is what pushes fixed carbon up and ash down.
Waste, not trees
The raw material is a by-product of the copra industry that used to be thrown away. No tree is cut down to make these briquettes.
Where it comes from
The equator runs through both of our islands.
Sumatra and Sulawesi are both crossed by the zero degree line. Our shell comes from these two islands.
The story behind the charcoal
Farmer habits, not the coconut variety.
Coconut varieties and soil are much the same across Indonesia. What truly sets shell quality apart is not the coconut or the soil, but when the farmer harvests it, and that is driven by each region's market demand.
Western Indonesia
Java & Sumatra
In Java, demand for coconut milk in homes and restaurants is very high, so many farmers pick coconuts before they are fully mature. Southern Sumatra acts as a buffer when Java runs short. Coconuts that do not pass market sorting are turned into copra, and because the flesh is still thin, so is the shell. The result: charcoal with low ash, but calorie that is not at its peak.
- Lower ash
- Lower calorie
Eastern Indonesia
Sulawesi & Nusa Tenggara
In Sulawesi and East Nusa Tenggara there are few large cities and little household demand for mature coconut. Instead, mature coconuts flow to the cooking-oil industry in Surabaya, Makassar and Bitung. Harvested fully mature, the shell is thick and dense. The result: charcoal with thicker ash, but higher calorie.
- Higher calorie
- Higher ash
Why this matters to buyers
In short, farmer habits in each region decide the character of the shell charcoal. Most overseas buyers ask for ash content of at most 2.5%, and many ask for under 2%. In our experience, full-Sulawesi raw material struggles to go below 2% because the shell is genuinely thick and the calorie high. That is why we blend each region's character to match the climate and needs of the destination country.
We blend these characters to fit each market's needs.
European market
Cold-climate countries need high calorie and thicker ash for heating, as an alternative to gas. For shisha and heating, Europeans generally ask for larger sizes and high calorie, and are not too concerned about ash as long as the charcoal is natural.
Middle East market
Countries such as Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Yemen have a warm climate. Standard calorie (around 7000-7200) is enough, but what they look for is the visual: low ash and an attractive glowing ember when used in dim, air-conditioned rooms.
Our guarantee: whatever the need, every Mekha Energi briquette is made to the buyer's requirements, and 100% natural.
From shell to container
Eight stages, in order.
Every briquette goes through the same sequence. No stage gets skipped.
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01 Collect the shell
Mature coconut shell is gathered from copra centres across Sumatra and Sulawesi.
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02 Carbonise
The shell is fired in closed kilns until it turns to charcoal rather than ash.
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03 Mill and mix
Charcoal is milled fine, then mixed with natural binder until the batch runs even.
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04 Press
The mix is pressed into cubes, hexagonals, domes, or sticks as ordered.
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05 Dry
Briquettes are dried until moisture falls below 6%.
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06 Sort
Every briquette is checked by hand. Cracked, chipped, or off-size pieces come out.
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07 Pack
Into 1 kg inner boxes and then 10 kg master cartons, following the packaging option chosen.
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08 Load and ship
The container is loaded, sealed, and the export documents are prepared.
Packaging
Four packaging options.
Every option ships in 10 kg master cartons. What changes is the inner box and the print quality.
Standard
Premium
Bulk
Bulk 10 kg
Packaging is costed separately from the briquette price. We put the figures in your quote.
Compliance & partners
Full compliance, global partners.
Complete export permits, and shipping through world-class carriers.
Legality & Export Permits
Global Shipping Partners
Shipping
How long to reach your port?
Pick a destination to see the estimated sailing time from Indonesia.
Destination country
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United Arab Emirates
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Saudi Arabia
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Türkiye
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Egypt
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Germany
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Netherlands
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United Kingdom
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United States
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South Korea
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Japan
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India
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Russia
Estimated sailing time
18-24 days
Destination port Jebel Ali
These are estimated container sailing times, not a guarantee. Actual transit depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment, and we confirm it in your quote.
Load per container
20'
18-20tonnes
40'
26-28tonnes
Estimated using 10 kg master cartons. The exact load depends on briquette shape and size.
See all 12 destinations
| Destination country | Destination port | Estimated sailing time |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Jebel Ali | 18-24 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | 20-26 days |
| Türkiye | Mersin | 25-32 days |
| Egypt | Alexandria | 24-30 days |
| Germany | Hamburg | 28-35 days |
| Netherlands | Rotterdam | 28-35 days |
| United Kingdom | Felixstowe | 28-36 days |
| United States | Los Angeles | 25-32 days |
| South Korea | Busan | 12-18 days |
| Japan | Tokyo | 14-20 days |
| India | Nhava Sheva | 12-18 days |
| Russia | Novorossiysk | 30-40 days |
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