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Wood fuel market in Ethiopia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Ethiopia demonstrated steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume increasing from 111.9 million m³ to 118.4 million m³, a rise of approximately 5.8%. This expansion was consistent across the period, reflecting stable production trends without significant fluctuations.

Annual production gains ranged between 1.07% and 1.20%, contributing to a cumulative increase of 6.5 million m³ over the six years. With no imports or exports recorded, the market relied entirely on domestic supply, which grew each year to meet demand.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, M m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 wood fuel in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Ethiopia was one of the world's leading producers of wood fuel from 2017 to 2020, ranking fourth globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood fuel production in Ethiopia increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 114.4 million cubic meters. This represented a slight year-on-year uptick of 1.1%. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, m³

The market for wood fuel exports from Ethiopia showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at just 0.1 cubic meters, which was a sharp increase of 156.2% compared to 2019. The peak occurred in 2018, resulting in a 5.8-fold difference between the highest and lowest volumes during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	156.2%	n/a	n/a	(23.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Israel were the dominant destinations for Ethiopia's wood fuel exports in volume terms, together accounting for 89.3% of total flows. Other countries had much smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Ethiopia's wood fuel export values exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.1 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 441.8% compared to 2019. The peak was recorded in 2018, with values varying by a factor of 9.4 between the highest and lowest points over this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	441.8%	n/a	n/a	(16.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the United States, Israel, and Norway—collectively absorbed 90.0% of the total value of wood fuel exports from Ethiopia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, m³

Wood fuel imports into Ethiopia displayed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest level in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 1 361 cubic meters, representing a 7.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 722 cubic meters, a drop of 47.0% from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, at 220.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	138.1%	220.1%	(47.0%)	59.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Romania, and Australia formed the core of Ethiopia's wood fuel imports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 49.3% of imports, Romania for 16.2%, and Australia for 13.7%, together making up 79.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of wood fuel imports into Ethiopia showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2019 at 660.0 thousand US dollars and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 372.0 thousand US dollars, a 43.6% decrease compared to 2019. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, at 182.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	182.0%	0.9%	(43.6%)	17.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and Romania were the main sources of wood fuel imports into Ethiopia in value terms. France accounted for 34.6% of imports, Austria for 33.7%, and Romania for 11.5%, together representing 79.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io