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Wood pellets market in SADC

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

Wood pellet production in the SADC region remained constant at 34 000 t per year from 2018 through 2023. The total market volume, however, declined from 36 343 t in 2018 to 32 732 t in 2023. This contraction was primarily driven by a steep fall in imports, which dropped from 4 145 t to 264 t over the same period, while exports showed variable but lower volumes.

By 2024, the regional market dynamics were influenced by broader trends including rising environmental concerns and decarbonization efforts, which increased demand for renewable energy sources. The availability of raw materials such as sawdust and wood waste supported consistent production potential, and technological advancements in pellet manufacturing improved process efficiency and product quality.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 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 pellets in SADC

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

Wood pellet production in SADC remained stable in 2020, totaling 34,000 tonnes, unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 34,000 tonnes, which also marked the largest annual increase of 21.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw no change in production levels.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	-	-	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood pellets from SADC

Exports in kind, t

SADC's wood pellet exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2,684 tonnes, showing a significant rise of 41.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2,105%, with an average annual growth rate of 180.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 380.8%	5.6%	41.0%	180.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia (not elsewhere specified) and Israel were the key export partners for SADC's wood pellets in volume terms, together accounting for 2.1% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Wood pellet exports from SADC in value terms have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 522,000 US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 33.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.9%, with an average annual rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 385,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	1.9%	33.2%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia (not elsewhere specified) with 3.5%, Israel with 1.9%, and Kuwait with 1.3% of export value were the main destinations for SADC's wood pellets, collectively representing 6.7% 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood pellets to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The import market for wood pellets in SADC showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 4,145 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 2,221 tonnes, indicating a moderate decrease of 5.0% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 43.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1,791.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 791.8%	(43.6%)	(5.0%)	116.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and the Netherlands were the primary sources for SADC's wood pellet imports in volume, together making up 4.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Wood pellet imports to SADC in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 654,000 US dollars, showing little change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 31.6%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 11.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,413,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 47.9%. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 53.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.9%	(53.6%)	(0.3%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany and the Netherlands consistently dominated SADC's wood pellet imports in value terms, accounting for 36.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io