Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for fuel wood in chips and particles in Eastern Europe increased from 12.7 million tons to 18.6 million tons. This growth was supported by the expansion of wood fuel production in Russia, including charcoal and fuel pellets, as well as rising demand for wood fuel in Europe evidenced by growing pellet imports. In 2019 and 2020, Russian production of charcoal and pellets continued to rise, contributing to steady market expansion.

A significant market jump of 25% in 2021 to 17.4 million tons coincided with active wood fuel harvesting in Poland under sustainable forestry certification and further production growth in Russia. In 2022, despite EU sanctions that reduced wood fuel exports from the region and decreased activity in Ukraine due to the war, the domestic market grew to 18.6 million tons as less product was shipped abroad. The market volume then eased to 17.9 million tons in 2023, a year that saw the beginning of recovery in Ukraine's timber market and the looming impact of European regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation on future trade.

Production fuel wood in chips and particles in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has seen its production of fuel wood in chips and particles grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 18 818 thousand tons, marking a 3.6% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 27.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the production value of fuel wood in chips and particles in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 965 million US dollars, down 4.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 21.5%, averaging a 6.7% annual growth rate. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 012 million US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of fuel wood in chips and particles from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 5 469 thousand tons, an 8.6% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 39.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Lithuania, and Austria were the primary destinations for exports in kind. Finland accounted for 34.2% of exports, Lithuania for 11.5%, and Austria for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 52.8% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the export value of fuel wood in chips and particles from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw a slight decline. In 2020, exports were valued at 280.3 million US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 32.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 280.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 28.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland, Austria, and Turkey were the main destinations for exports in value terms. Finland accounted for 38.5% of exports, Austria for 9.5%, and Turkey for 8.1%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 56.0% of total export value from the region.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of fuel wood in chips and particles into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 490 thousand tons, a significant drop of 18.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.5%, averaging a 4.0% annual decline. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 632 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase that year, at 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Croatia, and Lithuania consistently held leading positions in the import structure by volume. Germany accounted for 4.1% of imports, Croatia for 3.0%, and Lithuania for 2.9%. Together, these three countries made up 10.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The import value of fuel wood in chips and particles into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 75.9 million US dollars, down 23.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 8.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 103.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase that year, at 47.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

An analysis of import value from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Germany accounted for 8.1% of imports, Croatia for 4.2%, and Lithuania for 2.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 15.0% of total flows, with the remaining 85.0% coming from other trading partners.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020