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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Colombian market for fuel wood in chips and particles experienced a steep contraction after 2018, with volume falling from 99 405 t to 51 643 t in 2019 and stabilizing near 52 000 t in 2020.

From 2021, the active implementation of the National Wood Substitution Plan (PNSL) pressured the market further, contributing to a drop to 38 260 t. The plan, promoted by the Mining-Energy Planning Unit (UPME), provided subsidies and promoted cleaner cooking technologies like efficient stoves, gas, and electricity, directly reducing reliance on traditional wood fuel in rural households.

In 2022 and 2023, market volume saw a moderate recovery to 40 358 t and 42 286 t respectively. During this period, the wood substitution policies remained in effect, while new regulatory measures such as front-of-pack food labeling rules and a ban on single-use plastics introduced additional requirements for related packaged products, though these did not directly target raw wood chip volume.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Colombia

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

After two years of decline, Colombia's production of fuel wood in chips and particles increased. In 2020, the country produced 52.0 K t, showing a slight advance of 0.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum production level was recorded in 2019 at 51.6 K t, which saw the largest decline of 48.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 49.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	(48.0%)	0.9%	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Colombia exported 7.7 t of fuel wood in chips and particles, marking an abrupt increase of 444.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	444.6%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Panama absorbed 79.3% of Colombia's total exports in kind of fuel wood in chips and particles, with the remaining share distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Colombia's foreign supplies of fuel wood in chips and particles reached 6.5 K $ US, representing a significant uptick of 1 356.0% year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 356.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Colombia's exports in value terms of fuel wood in chips and particles were Panama with 47.6%, Peru with 28.3%, and the Dominican Republic with 23.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 99.1% 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 Colombia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Colombia's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles reached 75.0 t, up by 38.7% compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 109.4 t, while the minimum was in 2019 at 54.1 t, which saw the largest decline of 50.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.1%	(50.6%)	38.7%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Colombia's partner structure for imports in kind, holding a share of 71.5% of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 57.8 K $ US, reflecting a gradual decline of 3.9% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 108.8 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 42.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 44.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.9%	(44.7%)	(3.9%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of fuel wood in chips and particles to Colombia in value terms were the United States with 59.1%, Ecuador with 20.2%, and Germany with 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 91.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io