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Non coniferous wood fuel market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 30, 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

From 2018 to 2023, the production volume of non-coniferous wood fuel in Southern Asia experienced a gradual decline from 371.4 million m³ to 363.3 million m³. This slight contraction in the market was primarily driven by a shift in wood utilization, as growing exports of timber from India, which saw annual shipment growth of 7%, diverted raw material away from fuel production. Concurrently, a resurgence in domestic demand for wooden furniture and flooring, fueled by urbanization and rising incomes, further increased competition for wood resources, reducing the supply available for traditional fuel.

The market's gradual decrease occurred against a backdrop of sustained traditional reliance on fuelwood for cooking and heating, with over 80% of India's wood production historically dedicated to this purpose. Government policies supporting biofuel programs and ethanol blending for energy security also indirectly influenced the market by promoting alternative energy sources. These factors collectively contributed to the steady, modest reduction in wood fuel output over the period.

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, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
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, M m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M m³
  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, M m³
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2020-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2020-2024
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 non coniferous wood fuel in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Top producers of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's production of non-coniferous wood fuel has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 368.5 million cubic meters, showing no significant change from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(0.4%)	(0.4%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous wood fuel from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, m³

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports from Southern Asia reached 259 cubic meters in 2020, a 94.0% increase from 2019. The lowest point was in 2018 at 17 cubic meters, representing an 81.3% decline. In 2019, exports surged by 670.2%. Overall, export levels varied 14.9-fold between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.3%)	670.2%	94.0%	40.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, and Japan were the key markets for exports in kind. The UAE accounted for 17.9% of exports, Tanzania for 3.3%, and Japan for 0.7%, together making up 21.8% of total flows.

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 value of non-coniferous wood fuel exports from Southern Asia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 69.3 thousand US dollars, up 11.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 1 407.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 147.0%.

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	1 006.9%	21.7%	11.9%	147.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and Tanzania were the main destinations for exports in value terms. Japan led with 41.2% of exports, followed by the UAE at 23.6%, and Tanzania at 0.7%, collectively accounting for 65.5% of total flows.

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 non coniferous wood fuel to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, m³

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports into Southern Asia stood at 752 cubic meters in 2020, a sharp increase of 199.6% from the previous year. The lowest level was in 2018 at 44 cubic meters, marking a 94.6% drop. In 2019, imports jumped by 469.5%. Overall, import volumes varied 19-fold between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.6%)	469.5%	199.6%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

The value of non-coniferous wood fuel imports into Southern Asia has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 199.2 thousand US dollars, down 17.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 69.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -32.6%.

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	(37.8%)	(40.7%)	(17.1%)	(32.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Australia, and China were the primary markets for imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 7.0% of imports, Australia for 5.1%, and China for 0.6%, together representing 12.8% of total flows.

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