Non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous fuel wood chips and particles in Estonia grew from 1 042 тыс. т in 2018 to 1 104 тыс. т in 2019, driven by state-owned companies increasing production to meet rising demand and a shift in consumer preferences toward environmentally friendly and renewable fuels. New market entrants and legislative changes on wood fuel quality and labeling also contributed to market development. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains in 2020, causing the market volume to drop to 947 тыс. т.

Post-pandemic recovery began in 2021, with market volume reaching 983 тыс. т as large producers expanded capacity and EU renewable energy directives were implemented. In 2022, import restrictions on Russia and Belarus reduced the availability of imported products, prompting local manufacturers to boost output, and the market grew to 1 156 тыс. т. Growth continued in 2023, with volume rising to 1 235 тыс. т, a 6.8% increase from the previous year.

In 2024, market volume fell sharply to 448 тыс. т, marking a significant contraction.

Production non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 43 140 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 25.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Estonia produced 1 000 thousand tonnes of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, which represents a 2.3% increase relative to the prior year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 1 174 thousand tonnes, followed by a significant drop to 978 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking the lowest point and a 16.8% decline. In 2019, production saw a modest increase of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from Estonia

Exports in kind, K t

Estonia's exports of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 34.6 thousand tonnes, which is 19.9% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 69.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 32.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark and Sweden were the dominant buyers of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from Estonia, together accounting for 80.7% of total exports in kind, while other partners played a less significant role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from Estonia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the export volume amounted to 3 374 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp drop of 45.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 61.9%, with an annualized decline of 27.5%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland led the structure of exports in value terms, with shares of 27.3%, 24.9%, and 14.9% respectively. Together, they represented 67.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Estonia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Estonia imported approximately 17.3 thousand tonnes of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, corresponding to a 35.5% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 35.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 29.3 thousand tonnes, followed by a drop to 12.8 thousand tonnes in 2020, the lowest point and a 56.4% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia effectively concentrated imports in kind of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Estonia, with a share of 96.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, deliveries of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Estonia came to 760 thousand US dollars, up by 22.1% compared with 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 31%, with an annualized decline of 11.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 665 thousand US dollars, followed by a drop to 622 thousand US dollars in 2020, the lowest point and a 62.6% decline. In 2019, imports saw a significant increase of 51.3%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Russia was the dominant destination for imports in value terms of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Estonia, accounting for 89.8% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

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