# Aero Charcoal

> Aero Charcoal is an Indonesian manufacturer of coconut shell charcoal briquettes for shisha and barbecue, a brand of PT Dans Global Trade.

Aero Charcoal manufactures charcoal briquettes at its own factory in Indonesia and develops products for shisha brands, distributors and barbecue buyers. The range covers two applications and four grades: Shisha Signature, Shisha Select, BBQ Pure and BBQ Blend. Retail and private-label packaging are available. Aero Charcoal is a brand of PT Dans Global Trade.

Key facts:
- Brand: Aero Charcoal; company: PT Dans Global Trade; country: Indonesia
- Products: coconut shell charcoal briquettes for shisha (hookah) and barbecue
- Grades: Shisha Signature, Shisha Select, BBQ Pure, BBQ Blend
- Formats: 25 mm / 26 mm shisha cubes; flat; pillow and hollow hexagon barbecue briquettes
- Services: retail packaging, private label, sample development
- Contact: info@aerocharcoal.com · WhatsApp +62 858-5366-9568 · @aerocharcoal

## Products
- [Shisha Signature](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/shisha-signature/): Coconut shell charcoal, shisha. Low-ash coconut shell cubes for premium shisha brands and distributors. Specifications: ash max. 1.8%, moisture max. 5.0%, fixed carbon min. 82%, volatile matter max. 16%, gross calorific value ≥ 7,400 kcal/kg. cube formats: 25 mm / 26 mm; retail pack: 1 kg inner; master carton: 10 kg.
- [Shisha Select](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/shisha-select/): Coconut shell charcoal, shisha. The core commercial shisha cube for distributors who need consistent quality at a competitive cost. Specifications: ash max. 2.5%, moisture max. 6.0%, fixed carbon min. 80%, volatile matter max. 17%, gross calorific value ≥ 7,200 kcal/kg. cube formats: 25 mm / 26 mm; retail pack: 500 g / 1 kg inner; master carton: 10 kg.
- [BBQ Pure](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/bbq-pure/): Coconut shell charcoal, barbecue. Coconut shell charcoal briquettes for retail barbecue and professional grilling. Specifications: ash max. 4.0%, moisture max. 6.0%, fixed carbon min. 75%, volatile matter max. 20%, gross calorific value ≥ 7,000 kcal/kg. shapes: Pillow / hollow hexagon; pack sizes: 3 kg / 5 kg / 10 kg.
- [BBQ Blend](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/bbq-blend/): Coconut and hardwood charcoal, barbecue. Coconut and hardwood charcoal for foodservice buyers who want a lower cost per kilogram. Specifications: ash max. 8.0%, moisture max. 8.0%, fixed carbon min. 70%, volatile matter max. 22%, gross calorific value ≥ 6,500 kcal/kg. shapes: Pillow / hollow hexagon; pack sizes: 5 kg / 10 kg / 20 kg.
- [Shisha charcoal overview](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/shisha-charcoal/): both shisha grades compared
- [Barbecue charcoal overview](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/bbq-charcoal/): both barbecue grades compared
- [Form & size](https://aerocharcoal.com/products/formats/): cube, flat, hexagonal and pillow formats

## Company
- [About](https://aerocharcoal.com/about/): who we are, PT Dans Global Trade
- [Private label](https://aerocharcoal.com/private-label/): packaging for your brand, pack sizes by grade
- [Quality](https://aerocharcoal.com/quality/): five-step quality workflow and laboratory parameters
- [How we work](https://aerocharcoal.com/how-we-work/): from product brief to shipment
- [Contact / request a sample](https://aerocharcoal.com/contact/)

## Guides
- [Barbecue charcoal for restaurants and foodservice](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/bbq-charcoal-for-restaurants-and-foodservice/): Restaurants and caterers usually choose barbecue charcoal on burn time, ash, smoke and cost per hour of cooking. Pure coconut shell briquettes favour consistency and low ash, while a coconut and hardwood blend favours cost per kilogram.
- [Buying coconut charcoal briquettes in bulk: what to compare](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/buying-coconut-charcoal-briquettes-in-bulk/): Compare offers on the same specification, pack, quantity and delivery term, then work out the landed cost per kilogram. A lower unit price often hides a weaker specification, a heavier carton cost or freight you have to pay yourself.
- [Coconut shell vs wood charcoal for shisha](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/coconut-shell-vs-wood-charcoal-for-shisha/): Coconut shell charcoal is dense and burns with little ash and a neutral smell, which is why most premium shisha brands use it instead of wood-based charcoal. Wood charcoal lights faster but usually leaves more ash.
- [Coconut shell vs hardwood charcoal for barbecue](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/coconut-vs-hardwood-charcoal-for-barbecue/): Coconut shell charcoal briquettes generally burn with lower ash and a more uniform shape than hardwood lump, while a coconut and hardwood blend trades some of that performance for a lower cost per kilogram.
- [Hollow hexagon vs pillow charcoal briquettes for barbecue](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/hollow-hexagon-vs-pillow-charcoal-briquettes/): Hollow hexagons let air through the centre and stack neatly, which suits long cooks and professional grills. Pillow briquettes pour easily and pack densely, which suits retail bags. Both can be made from the same charcoal.
- [How to choose a shisha charcoal supplier](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/how-to-choose-a-shisha-charcoal-supplier/): Choose a shisha charcoal supplier by asking for a full specification with its basis, testing a reference sample in real use, and confirming how every batch is checked against that sample before shipment.
- [How to evaluate a shisha charcoal sample before you order](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/how-to-evaluate-a-charcoal-sample/): Check the cubes first for size, finish and breakage, then burn each sample the same way and record ignition, heat, smoke, ash and burn time. Approve one reference sample so every later batch has something to be measured against.
- [How to read a charcoal quotation: MOQ, lead time and Incoterms](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/how-to-read-a-charcoal-quotation/): A charcoal quotation should state the product specification, pack size, quantity, price with its delivery term, lead time and payment terms. Confirm each in writing before you approve the order.
- [How to read shisha charcoal specifications](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/how-to-read-shisha-charcoal-specifications/): A shisha charcoal specification comes down to five numbers: ash, moisture, fixed carbon, volatile matter and gross calorific value. For premium coconut cubes, ash matters most, ideally below about 2% on a dry basis.
- [How to store coconut charcoal: moisture and handling](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/how-to-store-coconut-charcoal/): Store charcoal dry, off the floor and away from heat and humidity, in its original sealed packaging. Moisture is the main risk, because it slows ignition, adds weight and can weaken the cubes.
- [Importing private-label shisha charcoal from Indonesia](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/importing-private-label-shisha-charcoal-from-indonesia/): Importing private-label shisha charcoal from Indonesia takes five steps: product brief, sample evaluation, order confirmation, production with verification, and shipment planning. The approved reference sample defines what is produced.
- [Private label charcoal: what to prepare before you start](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/private-label-charcoal-what-to-prepare/): For a private-label charcoal order, prepare a written product brief, your artwork and brand guidelines, and the label content your destination market requires. Artwork, materials and dimensions are approved in writing before production.
- [Shipping charcoal by sea: dangerous goods and documents](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/shipping-charcoal-by-sea-dangerous-goods-and-documents/): Charcoal can be treated as dangerous goods for sea freight under UN 1361, Class 4.2, depending on the product and its test results. Confirm classification, carrier acceptance and documents before each shipment.
- [Ash content in shisha charcoal: what the percentage tells you](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/shisha-charcoal-ash-content-explained/): Ash is the non-combustible residue left after charcoal burns, shown as a percentage of weight. Lower ash means less residue in the bowl, but only compare figures that use the same basis and the same test method.
- [Shisha charcoal cube sizes: 25 mm, 26 mm and flat](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/shisha-charcoal-cube-sizes-25mm-26mm-and-flat/): The 25 mm and 26 mm cubes are the two most requested shisha sizes and differ only slightly, so the right one depends on your bowl and heat management. Flat charcoal suits setups that prefer a lower profile.
- [Shisha charcoal packaging: inner packs and master cartons](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/shisha-charcoal-packaging-inner-packs-and-master-cartons/): Shisha charcoal is usually packed in inner packs of 500 g or 1 kg, which go into a master carton for shipping. Settle the inner size, the carton weight, the labelling and who supplies the artwork before production starts.
- [Why buyers source coconut shell charcoal from Indonesia](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/why-indonesia-for-coconut-shell-charcoal/): Indonesia is one of the world's largest coconut producers, and shells are a by-product of coconut processing. That gives charcoal makers a steady local feedstock. Quality still varies by supplier, so ask for specifications and samples.
- [FAQ](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/faq/)
- [Glossary](https://aerocharcoal.com/resources/glossary/)

## Optional
- [Company profile PDF](https://aerocharcoal.com/aero-charcoal-company-profile.pdf)