World - Wood Fuel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Wood Fuel Market Size
After two years of growth, the global wood fuel market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.
Wood Fuel Production
In value terms, wood fuel production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Wood Fuel Exports
Exports
In 2023, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel were exported worldwide; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, wood fuel exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
The biggest shipments were from Swaziland (X cubic meters), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters), South Africa (X cubic meters), Ukraine (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Croatia (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Belarus (X cubic meters), together finishing at X% of total export.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest wood fuel supplying countries worldwide were Latvia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising X% of global exports. Lithuania, Croatia, Swaziland, Estonia, Slovenia, France, South Africa, Belarus and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average wood fuel export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, wood fuel export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per cubic meter), while South Africa ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Wood Fuel Imports
Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of wood fuel decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood fuel imports reduced markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, South Africa (X cubic meters) was the largest importer of wood fuel, making up X% of total imports. Italy (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by the UK (X%), Finland (X%), Austria (X%) and Romania (X%). Sweden (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Croatia (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the UK (X%), Croatia (X%), Finland (X%), France (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Romania (X%), Slovenia (X%), Sweden (X%), Denmark (X%), Germany (X%), Austria (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa, Italy, the UK, Finland, Croatia and France increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood fuel worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the UK stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average wood fuel import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while South Africa ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wood fuel market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1627 - Wood fuel, coniferous
- FCL 1628 - Wood fuel, non-coniferous
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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