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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the fuel wood chips market volume in MERCOSUR declined from 7 358 thousand tons to 6 754 thousand tons. Economic integration within MERCOSUR, including the reduction of internal tariffs, supported cross-border trade at the beginning of the period.

In 2022, the market surged by 28% to 8 659 thousand tons, then stabilized at 8 702 thousand tons in 2023. The drop in natural gas production in Bolivia in 2023 increased regional demand for fuel wood as an alternative energy source. Reduced exports in 2023 also made more product available domestically.

In 2024, bans on wood burning were introduced in parts of MERCOSUR to improve air quality, reflecting tighter environmental restrictions on fuel wood use. Ongoing bloc integration, including new member accessions, continued to shape the trade framework for wood chips.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  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 fuel wood in chips and particles in MERCOSUR

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

MERCOSUR's production of fuel wood in chips and particles has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 8 918 K t, marking a measured decrease of 7.7% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 10 033 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(3.7%)	(7.7%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, MERCOSUR's production value of fuel wood in chips and particles declined in 2020. Output was valued at 781.2 M $ US, showing a substantial decrease of 21.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 993.4 M $ US, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	7.4%	(21.4%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

MERCOSUR's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 1 919 K t, representing a robust drop of 24.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. Exports reached their peak in 2018 at 2 688 K t, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(5.7%)	(24.3%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Japan, and China remained the top buyers of fuel wood in chips and particles from MERCOSUR. Portugal accounted for 33.0% of exports in kind, Japan for 31.1%, and China for 25.2%. Together, these three countries represented 89.2% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, MERCOSUR's export value of fuel wood in chips and particles declined in 2020. The region exported 168.1 M $ US, down by 35.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 260.8 M $ US, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	5.2%	(35.5%)	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Portugal, Japan, and China continued to be the key destinations for MERCOSUR's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles in value terms. Portugal accounted for 37.1% of export value, Japan for 32.2%, and China for 22.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 92.1% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of fuel wood in chips and particles into MERCOSUR showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2020 at 1 K t, marking a robust contraction of 23.1% compared to 2019. Imports peaked in 2018 at 13 K t, with a 10.2-fold difference between the peak and trough. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 87.3%, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 47.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.9%	(87.3%)	(23.1%)	(47.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Chile were the principal sources for MERCOSUR's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles in kind. The United States accounted for 4.1% of imports, Germany for 2.3%, and Chile for 1.7%. Together, these three countries represented 8.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

MERCOSUR's import value of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3.5 M $ US, which is 9.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 26.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(7.0%)	(9.4%)	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Chile consistently remained the main sources for MERCOSUR's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles in value terms. The United States accounted for 43.0% of import value, France for 23.4%, and Chile for 19.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 86.1% 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 MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io