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Wood fuel market in Vanuatu

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 Vanuatu demonstrated remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023, with production consistently at 91 000 m³ annually and market volume hovering around 91 000 m³. This steadiness occurred within an energy sector that relies 90% on imported fossil fuels, creating a structural demand for local biomass resources like wood fuel in the rural economy.

In 2023, the country was struck by cyclones and an earthquake, causing significant economic damage, yet the wood fuel market volume saw only a marginal decrease to 90 933 m³. During this period, Vanuatu advanced its climate policy, including an ambitious renewable energy transition plan by 2030 and new technical standards for sustainable construction that encourage certified timber use, supporting wood fuel as a sustainable energy alternative.

By 2024, the government launched a pilot project for recycled energy from used oil and joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, further integrating environmental sustainability into energy planning. These efforts, alongside global energy price pressures, reinforced the role of wood fuel within Vanuatu's strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence while maintaining stable domestic production.

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

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

In 2020, Vanuatu produced 91,000 m³ of wood fuel, with production remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. 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 Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Vanuatu

Exports in kind, m³

Vanuatu's wood fuel exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 57.74 m³, marking a significant rise of 1,468.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 24,929.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 530.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 300.0%	14.0%	1 468.9%	530.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Vanuatu's wood fuel exports in kind were directed to China, which accounted for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Vanuatu's cross-border shipments of wood fuel increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 89,220 US dollars, reflecting a sharp advance of 3,628.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 101,205.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 904.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 284.5%	14.0%	3 628.4%	904.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, wood fuel exports from Vanuatu were predominantly oriented towards China, which held a 99.9% share in total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Vanuatu

Imports in kind, m³

The market for wood fuel imports in Vanuatu experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 28-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 1.92 m³, showing a sharp decline of 41.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3.27 m³, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 676.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	676.0%	260.2%	(41.2%)	154.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France effectively concentrated imports of wood fuel in kind to Vanuatu, accounting for 97.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market for wood fuel imports in Vanuatu exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached a maximum in 2020, with a 4.2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 1,701 US dollars, corresponding to a steep advance of 199.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 402 US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 37.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.1%)	41.1%	199.5%	38.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, France concentrated 73.8% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining volume distributed among many countries, each holding smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io