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Coniferous wood fuel market in Western Europe, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Europe" region includes following countries:

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The coniferous wood fuel market in Western Europe opened the period at 19 719 thousand m³ in 2018 before contracting sharply to 16 044 thousand m³ in 2019. The slight further decline to 15 572 thousand m³ in 2020 coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and increased prices, temporarily dampening market volume.

A recovery commenced in 2021 as the market grew to 16 318 thousand m³, supported by continued strong demand for wood in construction and heating. This expansion accelerated dramatically in 2022, with volume surging to 18 374 thousand m³. The Ukraine war and the subsequent energy crisis were pivotal, making wood fuel a sought-after alternative to fossil fuels and driving market overheating.

In 2023, the market volume corrected to 17 386 thousand m³. A pronounced slowdown in construction activity across Western Europe reduced demand for wood products, a key factor in the market's contraction that year.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Western Europe

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

Western Europe's production of coniferous wood fuel has declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, production stood at 15,163 thousand cubic meters, which represents a slight decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 15,755 thousand cubic meters, marking an increase of 3.9% from 2017.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(1.2%)	(2.6%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous wood fuel from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K m³

Exports of coniferous wood fuel from Western Europe have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1,067 thousand cubic meters, a decline of 17.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 43%, with an average annual decrease of 17.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	(15.9%)	(17.3%)	(17.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of coniferous wood fuel from Western Europe were distributed across numerous markets. Switzerland accounted for 7.2% of exports, Italy for 7.1%, and Denmark for 2.3%, together making up only 16.5% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of coniferous wood fuel exports from Western Europe has decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 123.7 million US dollars, a gradual drop of 4.6% compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 142.5 million US dollars, which was a 16.9% increase from 2017. In 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	(9.0%)	(4.6%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of coniferous wood fuel from Western Europe in value terms were spread across a wide range of markets. Switzerland represented 8.3% of export value, Italy 7.4%, and the United Kingdom 2.6%, collectively accounting for just 18.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous wood fuel to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K m³

Imports of coniferous wood fuel into Western Europe have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1,477 thousand cubic meters, a significant decrease of 16.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 60.7%, with an average annual decline of 26.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 5,499 thousand cubic meters, which was a 46.4% increase from 2017. In 2019, imports experienced the largest drop of 67.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.4%	(67.9%)	(16.3%)	(26.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of coniferous wood fuel into Western Europe were not highly concentrated. Slovakia accounted for 11.2% of imports, Czechia for 9.5%, and Poland for 9.1%, together representing only 29.8% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of coniferous wood fuel into Western Europe have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 146.5 million US dollars, a substantial loss of 15.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 36%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 236.8 million US dollars, which was a 3.5% increase from 2017. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	(26.6%)	(15.7%)	(13.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, imports of coniferous wood fuel into Western Europe in value terms were distributed across many countries. Spain accounted for 10.3% of import value, Poland for 9.7%, and Slovakia for 7.5%, jointly making up only 27.5% 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 Western Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io