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Acacia Firewood from Vietnam for Pizza Ovens and BBQs
Acacia is a popular firewood for wood-fired pizza ovens and BBQs. It is dense and heavy, so it gives strong heat and a rich, smoky flavour that suits meat and fish. For pizza ovens, it works best paired with beech or olive wood.
Our sustainably sourced, kiln-dried acacia is spark-free and ready to use. Kiln drying removes mould, mildew and pests. It comes in 40L sacks for HORECA (hotel, restaurant and catering) businesses.
Why Choose Acacia Firewood?
• Strong Heat: Dense and heavy, acacia gives consistent, long-lasting heat.
• Rich Smoke Flavour: Good for smoking meat, fish and other BBQ dishes.
• Pairs Well: Combine with beech or olive firewood for the best results in a pizza oven.
• Sustainably Sourced: FSC-certified wood from responsibly managed forests.
• Spark-Free & Kiln-Dried: Safe for indoor and outdoor use, with no pests or mould.
Product Specifications (typical values):
| Wood type | Acacia |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Split length | 25-35 cm |
| Thickness | 3-15 cm |
| Firewood diameter | 5-19 cm |
| Moisture content | Under 20% after kiln drying |
| Ash content (dry basis) | Under 0.5% |
| Abrasion | 2.0% |
| Calorific value | Over 4,500 kcal/kg |
| Burn value | 90-95% |
| Density (dry, typical) | About 550-700 kg/m³ |
| Packing | 40L sacks, sold by volume |
Figures are typical values for our kiln-dried acacia. Shipments vary slightly, so ask us for the spec sheet and FSC certificate for the current batch.
Elite Horizon Advantage
As a firewood importer, distributor and supplier, we deal directly with producers and own stakes in many of the factories, which gives us control over quality. There are no middlemen, so our pricing stays competitive.
Every shipment of acacia comes with FSC certification. We also sell by volume, not weight, so you get full value with every order.
Acacia for HORECA Businesses
Hotels, restaurants and caterers use acacia in wood-fired pizza ovens and professional BBQ setups across the UAE.
Properties of acacia firewood
- Lights readily once kiln-dried, with less kindling than oak.
- Burns hot with a lively flame, so a pizza oven comes up to temperature quickly.
- Leaves little ash: under 0.5% on a dry basis.
- Gives a medium, rich smoke that suits grilled meat and fish.
- Spark-free and clean to handle after kiln drying.
Where acacia works best
- Wood-fired pizza ovens: build the heat with acacia, then add beech or olive to hold it.
- BBQs, grills and open-fire cooking: hot, steady coals for meat and fish.
- Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces at hotels, beach clubs and villas.
- Restaurant and hotel kitchens that want a consistently sized wood in 40L sacks.
Acacia vs oak firewood
| Typical values | Acacia | Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Density (dry, typical) | About 550-700 kg/m³ | About 700-750 kg/m³ |
| Lighting | Lights readily once kiln-dried | Slower to catch, needs good kindling |
| Flame and heat | Hot, lively flame that heats an oven quickly | Slower, steady heat with a deep bed of coals |
| Burn time per sack | Good | Longer, because oak is denser |
| Smoke flavour | Medium and rich | Balanced and mild |
| Best for | Pizza ovens, grilling, fire pits | Heating, smoking, long cooks |
| Our origin | Vietnam | Ukraine and Central Europe |
Choose acacia when you want heat quickly and a lively flame. Choose oak for long, steady burns. Compare all our woods in the guide Which firewood is best?, or see our Ukrainian oak and European oak.
Acacia firewood FAQs
Is acacia good for pizza ovens?
Yes. It brings an oven up to temperature quickly and burns cleanly once kiln-dried. For an even temperature through service, pair it with beech or olive wood.
Is acacia firewood good for BBQ and grilling?
Yes. It gives strong heat and a medium, rich smoke that suits meat and fish. Let it burn down to glowing coals before you cook directly over it.
How does acacia compare with oak?
Oak is denser, so it burns longer and more steadily, which suits heating and long smoking sessions. Acacia lights more readily and burns with a livelier flame, which suits pizza ovens and grills. Many kitchens keep both.
What moisture content is your acacia?
It is kiln-dried to under 20% moisture, so it lights easily and burns without sparking.
How is it packed, and do you supply trade volumes?
Acacia comes in 40L sacks and is sold by volume, not weight. We supply hotels, restaurants, caterers and retailers across the UAE in trade volumes. Send a trade enquiry for pricing and delivery.
Need acacia for your kitchen or venue? Send a trade enquiry for pricing, pallet quantities and regular supply.