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Wood fuel market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Northern America experienced significant volume fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. After stable levels near 68 700 thousand m³ in 2018 and 2019, the market contracted sharply to 57 528 thousand m³ in 2020. It recovered to 66 848 thousand m³ in 2021 and reached 68 040 thousand m³ in 2022, before declining to 59 294 thousand m³ in 2023.

In the market's recent context, expansion of production facilities by major players like Enviva Inc. in 2024 aimed to bolster supply. Concurrently, rising electricity and gas prices increased household demand for wood fuel as a cost-effective heating alternative, while consumer preferences for energy independence and sustainable biomass continued to support market activity, particularly for industrial-grade wood pellets.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Northern America

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

Northern America's wood fuel production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 61 884 K m³, marking a 15.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 73 151 K m³, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	0.5%	(15.4%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern America's wood fuel production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 566 M $ US, showing a moderate 9.9% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production actually increased by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 844 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 29.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.0%	(7.1%)	(9.9%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Northern America

Exports in kind, K m³

After two years of growth, Northern America's wood fuel export volume declined. In 2020, exports stood at 4 452 K m³, down by 1.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 4 496 K m³, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	6.5%	(1.0%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 72.8% of Northern America's total wood fuel exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Northern America's cross-border shipments of wood fuel reached 472.4 M $ US, reflecting a modest 5.5% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 24.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.6%	(1.6%)	5.5%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (48.0% of exports by value), Japan (16.1%), and the Netherlands (3.7%) remained the top buyers of wood fuel from Northern America, together accounting for 67.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Northern America

Imports in kind, K m³

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. Imports dropped from a high in 2017 to a low in 2019, with a 25-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign wood fuel supplies to Northern America stood at 96 K m³, representing a sharp 256.0% increase from 2019. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 27 K m³, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 82.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.5%)	(77.0%)	256.0%	(47.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary source for imports in volume terms, accounting for 0.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's wood fuel imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 143.5 M $ US, up by 3.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 32.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.9%	1.0%	3.5%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (2.0% of imports by value), China (0.9%), and Norway (0.5%) consistently served as the main sources for imports, together making up 3.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io