Non coniferous wood fuel market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous wood fuel in Northern Europe grew from 16.8 million m³ in 2018 to 19.4 million m³ in 2023, reflecting an overall expansion across the period. This growth was interrupted by a modest contraction in 2019 and a more pronounced dip in 2022, when the market fell to 17.7 million m³.

The market recovered strongly in 2023, reaching its highest volume for the period. Production followed a generally upward trend, increasing from 15.8 million m³ to 17.9 million m³ over these years, which supported the overall market supply.

Production non coniferous wood fuel in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Northern Europe's production of non-coniferous wood fuel increased after two years of decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 15,630 thousand cubic meters. The following year, in 2020, output rose to 15,994 thousand cubic meters, marking a modest 2.3% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports non coniferous wood fuel from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K m³

Exports of non-coniferous wood fuel from Northern Europe grew after two years of contraction. In 2019, exports hit their minimum at 949 thousand cubic meters, declining by 3.9% that year. By 2020, exports had rebounded to 1,015 thousand cubic meters, representing a 7.0% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, Northern Europe's exports of non-coniferous wood fuel were highly diversified in terms of country structure. The top three destinations—Germany with 8.3% of exports, Norway with 4.5%, and the United States with 3.0%—collectively accounted for just 15.8% of total export volumes. The remaining 84.2% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of non-coniferous wood fuel exports from Northern Europe declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 144.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 42.7% recorded in 2018. By 2020, the value had decreased slightly to 142.9 million US dollars, down 1.2% from 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 53.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of non-coniferous wood fuel exports from Northern Europe was relatively evenly distributed among trading partners. The three largest markets—Norway with 9.0% of export value, the United States with 7.4%, and Germany with 5.9%—together made up only 22.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous wood fuel to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K m³

Imports of non-coniferous wood fuel into Northern Europe showed strong growth. In 2019, imports experienced their largest decline of 2.6%. The following year, in 2020, imports surged to 2,343 thousand cubic meters, a robust 22.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 96.5%, with the largest annual increase of 64.9% occurring in 2018. This equates to an annualized growth rate of 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, no single country dominated Northern Europe's imports of non-coniferous wood fuel. The top three suppliers—Russia with 30.8% of import volume, Belarus with 9.1%, and Brazil with 7.9%—collectively accounted for 47.7% of total imports. The rest was spread across numerous smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of non-coniferous wood fuel imports into Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 142.9 million US dollars, reflecting a strong year-on-year rise of 11.5%. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value grew by 109%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 27.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Russia, Brazil, and the Netherlands were among the largest suppliers of non-coniferous wood fuel to Northern Europe in value terms, with shares of 25.1%, 7.2%, and 5.0%, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 37.3% of total import value, highlighting a broadly diversified base of trading partners.

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

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