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Fuel wood in chips and particles market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fuel wood in chips and particles in Southern Asia saw considerable volume shifts from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 3 871 metric tons, consumption fell sharply to 2 384 metric tons in 2019. Over the following years, the market size oscillated, reaching 2 109 metric tons by 2023.

Domestic production remained unchanged at 2 029 metric tons each year, meaning all market movements stemmed from trade. Imports, which contributed 1 876 metric tons in 2018, dropped drastically in 2019 and varied significantly thereafter, while exports began a substantial rise in 2023, reaching 475 metric tons.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

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, Southern Asia produced 2,029 tonnes of fuel wood in chips and particles, showing minimal change from the 2019 level. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 27 tonnes of fuel wood in chips and particles, marking a sharp 60.0% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 100.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.7%)	100.1%	(60.0%)	(28.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (65.9% of exports in kind), Azerbaijan (8.6%), and Japan (4.3%) were the main destinations, together accounting for 78.8% of Southern Asia's total exports in kind of fuel wood in chips and particles.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.3 times. In 2020, Southern Asia's fuel wood in chips and particles export volume amounted to 29.6 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a limited decrease of 9.0% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018, at 61.0 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 46.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 827.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	827.8%	(46.8%)	(9.0%)	65.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates (36.5% of exports in value terms), Japan (27.6%), and France (10.4%) remained the leading destinations, with a combined share of 74.5% of total export flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2018, differing by a factor of 4.4. In 2020, Southern Asia imported approximately 470 tonnes of fuel wood in chips and particles, representing an 11.1% increase over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019, at 423 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018, at 1,876 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 77.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 44.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.1%	(77.4%)	11.1%	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Saudi Arabia (5.5% of imports in kind), China (1.3%), and Turkey (1.1%) formed the core group of markets for imports in kind, together representing 7.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Southern Asia's fuel wood in chips and particles imports increased. In 2020, imports came to 232.5 thousand US dollars, showing a rise of 17.7% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 64.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -29.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019, at 197.5 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 49.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.6%)	(49.0%)	17.7%	(29.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, fuel wood in chips and particles was supplied to Southern Asia from many different markets. Even the largest destinations — China, Germany, and Saudi Arabia — together represented only 27.2% 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 Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io