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Wood fuel market in New Caledonia

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 New Caledonia expanded consistently between 2018 and 2023, with market volume rising from 13 092 m³ to 13 819 m³. This growth was supported by increasing domestic production, which reached 13 311 m³ by 2023, and was partly driven by heightened demand linked to local energy transition efforts. A 2020 pilot project for efficient energy management, involving key producer Les Bois du Nord, promoted renewable energy sources and likely stimulated consumption of wood fuel as a biomass option.

Regulatory measures aimed at protecting local producers also shaped the market environment. In 2020, Les Bois du Nord proposed a 15% market regulation tax on imported pine species to improve competitiveness, while authorities recommended removing the inefficient 19 000 m³ global quota on timber tariffs. These discussions underscored the market's reliance on imports and the ongoing push to bolster domestic supply.

Continuous innovation in wood product development, focusing on durability and resistance to termites, further sustained demand. Although imports fluctuated, they remained a significant component, with a sharp rise in 2023 contributing to that year's market volume increase of over 400 m³.

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 New Caledonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia 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, 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, 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, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia 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, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Caledonia 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, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Caledonia 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, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Caledonia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Caledonia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 New Caledonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 New Caledonia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 13 030 m³ of wood fuel were produced, marking a slight gain of 0.7% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in New Caledonia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from New Caledonia

According to compiled industry information, there was no export of wood fuel from New Caledonia between 2017 and 2020.

Imports wood fuel to New Caledonia

Imports in kind, m³

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. The minimum volume was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, wood fuel shipments to New Caledonia from abroad totaled 164.9 m³, which is 9.6% less than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 22.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 79.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.0%	(22.9%)	(9.6%)	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, China, and Indonesia formed the core of imports in kind, accounting for 80.8% of total flows. France contributed 52.2% of imports, China 19.0%, and Indonesia 9.6%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 42.1 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2020, showing a 3.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, wood fuel volumes in New Caledonia amounted to 155.3 K $ US, up by 67.7% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 39.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 119.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.9%)	119.9%	67.7%	30.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was characterized by a strong dominance of France, which accounted for 71.1% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io