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Coniferous wood fuel market in Southern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, coniferous wood fuel production in Southern Asia remained steady at approximately 10 850 thousand cubic meters annually. This stability was supported by the launch of the SATAT initiative, which created a new market for woody biomass as compressed biogas feedstock, and the National Action Plan on Forest Fire that aimed to protect forest resources and ensure consistent fuelwood supply. High household consumption and tightened CITES regulations on rosewood in 2019 further shaped domestic supply chains, while the COVID-19 pandemic spurred localized fuelwood demand and the National Bioenergy Policy (2021‑2026) introduced incentives for biomass-based power generation.

Production gradually declined to 10 794 thousand cubic meters by 2023. This slight decrease was influenced by a widening fuelwood deficit and a stricter moratorium on fellings in 2022, which limited producer access to resources. Concurrently, the LPG crisis triggered by West‑Asia conflict in 2023 drove a sharp rise in household demand for fuelwood in several states, increasing coniferous wood sales. Changes in CITES export restrictions for rosewood also affected domestic availability of related species, while state‑owned Forest Development Corporations worked to boost supply from farm‑forestry under the ongoing National Bioenergy Policy.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2020-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coniferous wood fuel in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's coniferous wood fuel production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production remained stable at 10,832 thousand cubic meters, unchanged from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(0.2%)	(0.2%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous wood fuel from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, m³

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point recorded in 2018 at 1.9 cubic meters and the highest in 2019 at 26.1 cubic meters, representing a 13.9-fold difference. In 2020, Southern Asia's coniferous wood fuel exports amounted to 8.7 cubic meters, marking a 66.6% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 84.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1,289.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.7%)	1 289.1%	(66.6%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated widely, with the lowest recorded in 2018 at $2,958 US and the highest in 2019 at $34,576 US, an 11.7-fold gap. In 2020, coniferous wood fuel deliveries from Southern Asia stood at $3,290 US, reflecting a sharp drop of 90.5% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 91.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1,068.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.0%)	1 068.9%	(90.5%)	(53.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary destination for coniferous wood fuel exports from Southern Asia, accounting for 60.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous wood fuel to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import volumes varied by 5.4 times, with the lowest point in 2019 at 67.9 cubic meters and the highest in 2018 at 368.1 cubic meters. In 2020, cross-border shipments of coniferous wood fuel to Southern Asia reached 341.1 cubic meters, equivalent to a 402.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 81.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	205.2%	(81.6%)	402.4%	41.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Australia, and Singapore were the top suppliers of coniferous wood fuel to Southern Asia in volume terms, with shares of 33.8%, 8.0%, and 2.2%, respectively. Their combined share reached 44.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, coniferous wood fuel imports to Southern Asia amounted to $97,048 US, representing a 7.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	(1.9%)	7.0%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Australia, and Singapore played leading roles in the value of coniferous wood fuel imports to Southern Asia, with shares of 42.0%, 15.0%, and 6.1%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 63.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io