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Wood fuel market in MENA

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the wood fuel market in MENA showed relative stability, with volumes fluctuating between 40.5 million m³ and 41.2 million m³. Production increased gradually from 39.7 million m³ to 40.2 million m³ by 2022, then declined to 39.5 million m³ in 2023. Imports varied, dropping to 843 thousand m³ in 2020 before recovering, while exports remained low.

Global factors such as rising energy demand, limited access to modern fuels, and a focus on sustainable biomass alternatives have supported wood fuel consumption in the region. Government policies promoting renewable energy and carbon-neutral fuels, along with transportation and infrastructure challenges, also influence market dynamics. Supply chain disruptions and energy policy shifts affected availability and pricing during the period.

In 2024, wood fuel imports to MENA were 1 050 thousand m³, with exports of 74 thousand m³, indicating continued trade activity.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 MENA

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

Wood fuel production in the MENA region has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 39 954 K m³, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from MENA

Exports in kind, K m³

After a two-year decline, MENA's wood fuel exports increased in 2020. The region exported 62 K m³ of wood fuel, marking an 8.6% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 57 K m³, which also saw the largest decline of 46.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	(46.4%)	8.6%	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Sudan, and Belgium were notable buyers of wood fuel from MENA, accounting for 16.6%, 3.8%, and 1.5% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 21.9% of total exports in kind, indicating they were not dominant in the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Wood fuel exports from MENA declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 21.4 M $ US, representing a 22.4% fall compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(14.3%)	(22.4%)	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and Afghanistan formed the largest group of buyers of wood fuel from MENA in value terms, with shares of 9.2%, 2.3%, and 2.1%, respectively. Their combined contribution was limited to 13.6% of total exports in value, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to MENA

Imports in kind, K m³

MENA's volume of wood fuel imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 843 K m³, corresponding to a solid decline of 21.5% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 112 K m³, which also saw the largest increase of 47.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.8%	(3.5%)	(21.5%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Vietnam were the main sources for wood fuel imports to MENA in kind, accounting for 32.2%, 14.5%, and 7.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 53.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year rise, foreign wood fuel supplies to MENA declined. In 2020, imports totaled 299.9 M $ US, representing a 3.9% decrease over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 312.0 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	3.2%	(3.9%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, three main markets — Indonesia, Nigeria, and China — together absorbed 58.4% of total imports in value terms of wood fuel to MENA.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io