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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in Poland grew in 2018, reaching 452.8 thousand tonnes in 2019, driven by a 4% increase in consumption that indicated rising demand for this raw material. However, the market contracted sharply to 271.6 thousand tonnes by 2021, a decline partly attributable to a 5.4% drop in import supplies due to import restrictions and supply chain disruptions.

Following a partial recovery in 2022, the market volume declined again through 2024. The 2023 ban on wood chip imports from Russia altered supply structures, increasing reliance on alternative sources like Brazil. Concurrently, long-term demand is being shaped by the development of Europe's biomass market, supported by EU renewable energy directives requiring more renewable heat and by investments from companies such as Orsted in biomass-based power generation.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8 829 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 16.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 493 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in Poland has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 232.9 thousand tonnes, which is 1.6% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 7.5%, translating to an average annual decrease of 2.6%. The peak was in 2018 with 267.1 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 11.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Poland exported 10.2 thousand tonnes of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, representing a dramatic drop of 63.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6.6 thousand tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 28.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 66.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 325.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia were the primary destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 81.8% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles valued at 3 535 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 19.3% loss compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 315 thousand US dollars, and the maximum was in 2019 at 4 381 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 89.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Russia formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.3% of exports, Czechia for 18.2%, and Russia for 9.3%, collectively representing 65.7% of total flows for non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from Poland.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 183.2 thousand tonnes of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, reflecting a decrease of 25.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 156.6 thousand tonnes, and the maximum was in 2019 at 244.1 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 55.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus remained the dominant partner for imports in kind of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Poland, holding a share of 78.2% of total flows, while other markets contributed the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Poland declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 853 thousand US dollars, which is 25.3% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 832 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 29.1%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of non-coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Poland were largely oriented towards Belarus and Germany. Their combined share reached 84.6% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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