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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fuel wood in chips and particles in the MENA region contracted sharply from 81 767 t in 2018 to 18 663 t in 2021, before stabilizing around 29 500 t in 2022 and 2023.

Domestic production remained constant at 4 615 t throughout the period, meaning all market fluctuations stemmed from trade. Imports, the primary supply source, fell from 83 562 t in 2018 to a low of 17 724 t in 2021, then partially recovered to 31 221 t by 2023. Exports also declined, from 6 409 t in 2018 to 3 531 t in 2020, with subsequent variations.

In 2024, imports surged to 72 886 t and exports dropped to 1 196 t, indicating a significant shift in trade flows.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

In 2020, MENA produced 4 615 tons of fuel wood in chips and particles, showing minimal change from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 4 615 tons, with the largest annual increase of 1.4% occurring that year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	-	-	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from MENA

Exports in kind, t

MENA's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 531 tons. This represented a substantial drop of 10.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 78.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -39.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.2%)	(38.7%)	(10.1%)	(39.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan (39.7% of exports in kind), Sri Lanka (9.2%), and Somalia (8.5%) were the primary markets for MENA's fuel wood in chips and particles exports. Together, these three countries accounted for 57.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of fuel wood in chips and particles exports from MENA reached 1 254 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 68.2% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export values decreased by 29.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 745 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 2 066 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline of 63.9% took place in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.4%	(63.9%)	68.2%	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The market base for exports in value terms was quite broad from 2017 to 2020. Somalia (22.5% of exports in value terms), Sudan (12.6%), and Sri Lanka (3.3%) together accounted for just 38.4% of total flows, with the remaining 61.6% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to MENA

Imports in kind, t

MENA's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles showed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, imports totaled 33 293 tons, representing a 26.4% decrease from 2019. The peak import volume occurred in 2018 at 83 562 tons, while the lowest was in 2017. Between these years, import volumes varied by a factor of 2.9. The largest annual decline of 45.8% was recorded in 2019, while the most significant increase of 190.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	190.5%	(45.8%)	(26.4%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Latvia (23.8% of imports in kind), the United States (19.7%), and the United Kingdom (13.4%) were the main sources of fuel wood in chips and particles imports to MENA. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.9% 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 MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, MENA's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles reached 9 605 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 050 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 10 958 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline of 17.4% took place in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(17.4%)	6.1%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of imports in value terms was dispersed from 2017 to 2020. The United States (20.4% of imports in value terms), Latvia (14.2%), and the United Kingdom (13.3%) together formed just 47.9% of total flows, with the remaining 52.1% split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io