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Wood pellets market in Zambia, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Zambia's wood pellets market exhibited remarkable stability from 2018 to 2023, with annual production consistently at 29 000 tons. The domestic market size remained near this level, showing only minor fluctuations attributable to trace import and export volumes, which did not alter the fundamental supply-demand balance.

This stability is supported by a secure and cost-effective raw material base. Local sawmills provide a steady stream of pine and eucalyptus sawdust, which serves as the primary feedstock for pellet production. Environmental factors, such as challenges from invasive species affecting biomass availability, have been managed without disrupting the established production output.

Underpinning the market is a growing domestic and regional preference for renewable energy sources. Consumer demand for sustainable and cost-effective fuel alternatives has helped sustain consumption, solidifying Zambia's position as a leading consumer and producer of wood pellets within the African market.

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 Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia 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, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Zambia

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 2019, Zambia's wood pellet production showed only a marginal fluctuation from the previous year. Production then reached 29,000 tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.1%, representing an 8.0% compound annual growth rate. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29,000 tonnes, which also marked the largest annual increase of 26.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, though it was minimal at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	-	-	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood pellets from Zambia

According to market research, Zambia did not export any wood pellets between 2017 and 2020.

Imports wood pellets to Zambia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2018, Zambia's wood pellet imports experienced only a slight fluctuation from the previous year. Imports then reached 1,350 kilograms in 2019. Between 2017 and 2019, imports declined by 97%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 68.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 through 2020, Zambia's wood pellet imports were predominantly sourced from Botswana, which represented 97.1% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2018, Zambia's wood pellet import value showed little change from the previous year. The import value then stood at 75 US dollars in 2019. Over the 2017-2019 period, import value decreased by 94.6%, corresponding to a compound annual decline of 62.1%.

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