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Production Of Mangrove Charcoal In Indonesia

Craftsmen from generation to generation process mangrove wood into charcoal manually in dapur arang home industry. In Kampung Tua Tanjung Gundap, Batam, kepulauan Riau Indonesia, on 5 August 2019. The number of mangrove forests that flourish along the coast of Batam is a blessing. Apart from working as traditional fishermen, some residents cut down mangroves and process the wood into charcoal. The processed charcoal of Batam residents is of high economic value and is very salable in Singapore. So that charcoal becomes one of the best-selling commodities traded in Singapore. Charcoal is a fuel that is widely used for cooking for Singaporeans. currently the Craftsman sells the wood charcoal Rp. 2,700 per kilogram to the collectors. The charcoal is brought by the toke charcoal by boat. (Photo by Teguh Prihatna/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#5063100
Date Taken	5 August 2019
Location	N/A
Photographer	Teguh Prihatna/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Teguh Prihatna/NurPhoto

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