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Wood fuel market in Melanesia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Melanesia" region includes following countries:

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Melanesia saw its volume fluctuate between 2018 and 2023, starting at 5.14 million m³ and rising to 5.81 million m³ by the end of the period. Growth was recorded in 2019 and 2022, while declines occurred in 2020 and 2021.

Domestic production remained stable at around 5.81 million m³ annually, meaning changes in market size were largely attributable to shifts in net trade. A sharp increase in imports during 2022 supported market expansion, whereas higher export volumes in 2021 reduced domestic availability.

Overall, the market grew by 13% over the six-year span, demonstrating resilient demand for wood fuel in the region despite annual volatility linked to trade flows.

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 Melanesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Melanesia in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Solomon Islands in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Solomon Islands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Melanesia

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Melanesia produced 5,810 K m³ of wood fuel, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Melanesia

Exports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Wood fuel export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 12.7-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, exports from Melanesia amounted to 514.0 K m³, marking a sharp 60.6% increase from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 672.2 K m³. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 52.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1,172.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 172.6%	(52.4%)	60.6%	113.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the primary market for wood fuel exports from Melanesia, accounting for 73.9% of total exports in kind, with other destinations making up a smaller portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes in value terms hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 7.6-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of wood fuel from Melanesia registered 25,723 K $ US, showing an abrupt 46.9% gain compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 37,665 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 53.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 661.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	661.2%	(53.5%)	46.9%	73.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by Japan and China, which together accounted for 99.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Melanesia

Imports in kind, K m³

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.6-fold difference. In 2020, Melanesia imported 3.7 K m³ of wood fuel, marking a sharp 77.4% decrease from the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3.6 K m³, while the maximum was in 2019 at 16.5 K m³. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 358.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.0%)	358.6%	(77.4%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Australia were the main sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.7% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign wood fuel supplies to Melanesia totaled 955 K $ US, indicating a 35.1% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,472 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 37.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	37.9%	(35.1%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand concentrated 72.8% of total imports in value terms of wood fuel to Melanesia, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io