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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Russian fuel wood chips and particles market volume expanded from 5.1 million tonnes to 7.7 million tonnes. The initial growth was driven by increased demand from related industries, particularly the production of wood-based panels like particleboard and fiberboard, which use wood chips as raw material. Concurrently, rising interest in alternative energy sources stimulated the wood pellet market, further pulling demand for fuel wood chips.

A sharp market surge of 26% in 2021, followed by growth to 7.2 million tonnes in 2022, was closely linked to state and industry initiatives promoting alternative energy. These policies supported the production and sales of wood fuel pellets, which in turn boosted consumption of wood chips as feedstock. Investment projects in sawmilling and wood processing continued to elevate the output of fuel and technical chips, reinforcing market supply.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume experienced a minor contraction in 2023 before recovering to 7.7 million tonnes in 2024. Production levels remained resilient, supported by ongoing investments in the forestry sector and stable industrial performance, even as export volumes declined significantly and redirected more supply to the domestic market.

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. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m³ ub
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m³ ub
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2023-2024, K m³ ub
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m³ ub
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m³ ub
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K m³ ub
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 16.10.23.111 - Process chips, $ US/Плотный кубический метр
5. 5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.5.3. 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia 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 Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³ ub

From 2018 to 2021, Russia maintained the sixth position globally in terms of production volume for fuel wood in chips and particles.

Top producers of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fuel wood in chips and particles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Russia's production of fuel wood in chips and particles grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 14 309 K m³ ub, marking a significant increase of 12.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 32.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³ ub

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	11.0%	12.4%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Russia's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 863 K t, representing a measured decrease of 9.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 58%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 177 K t, with the largest increase of 35.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.8%	35.1%	(9.9%)	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland was the dominant buyer of fuel wood in chips and particles from Russia, accounting for 88.9% of total exports in kind, while other countries shared the remaining volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, the value of fuel wood in chips and particles exported from Russia declined. In 2021, export value was recorded at 145.5 M $ US, showing a moderate decrease of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 55.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.9%. The peak value was reached in 2020 at 157.3 M $ US, with the largest increase of 33.8% also recorded that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.9%	33.8%	(7.5%)	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Finland alone accounting for 90.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Russia imported 5 K t of fuel wood in chips and particles, marking an abrupt gain of 26.3% from 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(9.2%)	26.3%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany remained the key source for fuel wood in chips and particles imported into Russia, accounting for 71.5% of total imports in kind, while other destinations were much less significant.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles totalled 2.6 M $ US, up by 13.7% year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 4.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 27.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.9%	(4.4%)	13.7%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, Germany and France were the dominant suppliers of fuel wood in chips and particles to Russia, together accounting for 84.7% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each holding relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io