Fuel wood in chips and particles market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fuel wood chips and particles in Ukraine grew from 360 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 433 thousand tonnes in 2019. This expansion was driven by state forestry enterprises increasing timber harvesting and processing, as well as the emergence of a new product segment—using wood chips as biofuel for energy generation, supported by a shift in consumer preferences toward renewable energy sources.

From 2020 to 2022, the market contracted significantly, falling to 323 thousand tonnes by 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and reduced demand for industrial use in 2020, while subsequent years saw continued decline due to economic and logistical challenges, stricter forestry legislation, and finally the impact of war and sanctions in 2022, which caused supply interruptions and altered trade routes.

In 2023, production stabilized at around 406 thousand tonnes, but market volume dropped further to 276 thousand tonnes as exports partially recovered. By 2024, export volumes remained subdued at 72 thousand tonnes.

Production fuel wood in chips and particles Ukraine

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

Ukraine's production of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 667.6 K t, which represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 10.1%, averaging an annual increase of 3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 828.8 K t. That year also saw the largest annual increase of 36.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production falling by 15.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ukraine's production value of fuel wood in chips and particles fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 058 K $ US, marking a substantial 18.7% drop compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 15%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 53 105 K $ US, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 64.8%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports fuel wood in chips and particles to Ukraine

Exports in kind, K t

Ukraine's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles declined for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 235.9 K t, down 11.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.0%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 469.1 K t. That year saw a modest increase of 5.7%, while 2019 experienced the sharpest decline of 43.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and Romania were the primary destinations for Ukraine's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles in volume terms, with other markets playing smaller individual roles.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Ukraine's export value of fuel wood in chips and particles fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 13 094 K $ US, a significant 24.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value dropped by 44.5%, averaging an annual decline of 17.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 30 058 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.4%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a 42.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Romania dominated Ukraine's exports of fuel wood in chips and particles in value terms, together accounting for 85.4% of total exports, while the remainder was spread across other countries.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports fuel wood in chips and particles in Ukraine

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 37-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ukraine imported 0.1 K t of fuel wood in chips and particles, a sharp 41.0% decline from 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 K t. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a dramatic rise of 1 666.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant source for Ukraine's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles in volume terms, accounting for 71.7% of total imports, with other countries making up the rest.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility over these years. Imports bottomed out in 2017 and peaked in 2019, changing by a factor of 27. In 2020, Ukraine imported 49 K $ US worth of fuel wood in chips and particles, which is 38.2% lower than in 2019. The highest import value was in 2019 at 79 K $ US. The largest annual increase was in 2018, with a surge of 880.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Poland were the key partners for Ukraine's imports of fuel wood in chips and particles in value terms. Germany accounted for 49.8% of imports, France for 28.5%, and Poland for 12.8%, together representing 91.1% of total import flows.

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

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