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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Central America

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fuel wood in chips and particles in Central America experienced notable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After initial growth from 400 thousand tons to 427 thousand tons by 2020, the market volume sharply contracted to 359 thousand tons in 2021.

A rapid recovery followed, driving the market to a peak of 456 thousand tons in 2022. This was followed by a slight moderation to 451 thousand tons in 2023, leaving the overall market volume 13% higher than its 2018 level.

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 Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  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 t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 fuel wood in chips and particles in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's production of fuel wood in chips and particles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 439.9 thousand tons, marking a 2.5% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 52.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.4%	7.2%	2.5%	15.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Central America

Exports in kind, t

Exports of fuel wood in chips and particles from Central America have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes reached 13 233 tons, showing a sharp increase of 285.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 3 985.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 244.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	932.1%	285.3%	244.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the export partner structure in kind, consistently representing 97.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest point was recorded in 2019, followed by a peak in 2020, resulting in a 9.9-fold swing. In 2020, Central America exported fuel wood in chips and particles worth 2 599 thousand US dollars, reflecting an abrupt rise of 888.3% from the year before. The minimum value was 263 thousand US dollars in 2019, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 50.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.4%)	(25.0%)	888.3%	54.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 95.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Central America

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 12.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central America imported 60 tons of fuel wood in chips and particles, down by 4.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was 60 tons in 2018, while the maximum was 738 tons in 2019. The largest decline was 39.6% in 2018, and the largest increase was 1 134.2% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.6%)	1 134.2%	(4.9%)	92.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the primary destination for imports in kind, capturing 80.3% of total flows, with the rest distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of fuel wood in chips and particles into Central America have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 441 thousand US dollars, representing a gain of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 373 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.4% also in 2018, and the largest increase of 13.3% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	13.3%	4.5%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the partner structure of imports in value terms was dominated by the United States, which consistently accounted for 96.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io