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Wood pellets market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 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

The wood pellets market in MENA experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2019 and 2023. Market size grew from 27 924 t in 2019 to a peak of 37 266 t in 2021, an increase driven by rising net imports as domestic production remained stable at 34 000 t each year.

This expansion reversed after 2021, with market volume contracting to 36 060 t in 2022 and then sharply to 28 026 t in 2023. The decline reflected a shift in trade flows, returning the market to a volume similar to its 2019 level.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
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, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  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, t
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2019-2024
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 pellets in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood pellets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood pellets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, MENA produced 34 000 tonnes of wood pellets, showing no significant change from 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 MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood pellets from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2017 to 2019, exports fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 13.7 times. In 2020, wood pellets exports from MENA totalled 9 068 tonnes, marking a 43.0% drop compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 912 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 621.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	621.3%	89.5%	(43.0%)	98.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the dominant and almost sole destination for wood pellets exports from MENA, accounting for 97.3% of the total.

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, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2019 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a 13.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, wood pellets exports from MENA totalled 1 721 thousand US dollars, representing a 43.0% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 020 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 739.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	739.4%	56.4%	(43.0%)	95.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the key partner for wood pellets exports in value terms, making up 95.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood pellets to MENA

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, MENA's wood pellets import volume amounted to 11 672 tonnes, rising by 18.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 46.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 846 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 48.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.5%	(17.0%)	18.7%	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of wood pellets to MENA in kind were Romania (20.4% of imports), Germany (19.7% of imports), and the United States (12.5% of imports), together forming 52.7% of total imports.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, wood pellets imports to MENA increased. In 2020, imports stood at 2 854 thousand US dollars, up by 34.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 116 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 31.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(31.0%)	34.9%	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, wood pellets were supplied to MENA from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, Romania, and the United States—together represented only 49.3% of total imports in value terms.

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