Wood Pellet Market

Wood Pellet Market Size by Application (Residential Heating, Commercial Heating, Industrial Heating and Power Generation), End-User (Residential, Commercial and Industrial), Raw Material (Wood, Agricultural Residues and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14681
  • Published Date: Mar, 2025
  • Pages: 236
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Europe emerged as the most significant global wood pellet market, with a 34% market revenue share in 2023.

The Green Deal and renewable energy directives from the European Union require strong renewable energy and carbon reduction targets. The wood pellet market benefits from supportive regulatory structures developed by these policies that drive domestic and commercial biomass energy use. The European wood pellet industry assists Europe in achieving its renewable energy mandates through its essential functions in both power sector operations and household heat provision. The local drive to decrease fossil fuel GHG emissions has propelled wood pellet adoption forward because these pellets serve as sustainable energy alternatives. Large-scale biomass power facilities across Europe rely on wood pellets to function primarily as a substitute for coal alongside other conventional fuels. The production of wood pellets, particularly within British, German and Dutch territories, positions Europe at the forefront of worldwide pellet consumption. The European wood pellet sector benefits from an established production supply chain and infrastructure system for manufacturing and transportation throughout the region. Europe leads the world in wood pellet markets through dedicated government support combined with regulated policies and well-established renewable energy systems.

Europe Region Wood Pellet Market Share in 2023 - 34%

 

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  • Drax, a British power generator, has agreed to sell wood pellets to a US firm that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Pathway Energy will purchase more than 1 million tonnes of wood pellets per year from Drax to power its SAF production in Port Arthur, Texas, beginning in 2029, with construction set to begin in 2026. Drax predominantly sources wood pellets from the southern United States, Europe, Canada, and South America.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into residential heating, commercial heating, industrial heating and power generation. The power generation segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 33% in 2023. The power generation segment controls most of the global wood pellet market because renewable energy demand grows steadily while countries move away from fossil fuels. Wood pellets function as a bioenergy source in big biomass power plants where they substitute coal to generate electricity while maintaining environmentally friendly operations. By combining biomass wood pellets with coal in power plants, operators successfully minimize their carbon footprint by reducing fossil fuel utilisation. Power generation benefits tremendously from wood pellets due to several operational advantages, such as their efficient storage and transportation-ready features. Biomass technology power generation benefits from enhanced plant efficiency due to improved combustion methods. Wood pellets are fundamental for building sustainable power systems because countries worldwide set carbon footprint reduction goals while dominating the power generation market worldwide.

  • NYK Line, NYK Bulk & Project Carriers, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, and Drax Group have decided to collaborate on developing a new ship that will be propelled by gases generated aboard from biomass. The successful development of the design will lead to the possibility of building such a ship by the end of the decade. The so-called bioship will transport biomass pellets made from sawmills and forestry leftovers. The group intends to study an onboard biomass fuel plant capable of powering a vessel. A gasifier combusts biomass at high temperatures and uses the gases produced to drive and power the ship.

End-user Segment Analysis

The end-user segment is divided into residential, commercial and industrial. The residential segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 38% in 2023. Home heating systems based on wood pellets dominate the worldwide wood pellet market because homeowners pursue low-emission energy solutions that manage costs effectively. Through their commitment to environmental protection and cost-saving measures, homeowners select wood pellets to substitute traditional heating fuels, including oil coa, coal, and natural gas. As an alternative to fossil fuels, wood pellets present both environmental advantages, including lower sulphur and particulate emissions and renewable energy benefits. Wood pellets have become an appealing residential heating solution because they meet regulations and emphasize sustainable practices. The primary benefit of wood pellets, when used for residential heating, originates from their dense energy-storing capability. The compact uniform pellet shape enables effortless storage and convenient handling, thus providing homeowners with easy access to necessary heating functions. Residential pellet stoves and boilers deliver dependable low-upkeep heating for homes while continuously providing warmth without requiring regular stove re-fuelling. Residential wood pellet heating adoption receives significant support through government programs accompanied by financial assistance.

  • The United States Energy Information Administration proposes a minor tweak to its monthly data reporting on densified biomass fuel. The update is intended to clarify reporting requirements and reduce out-of-scope reporting. The EIA issued a notice in the Federal Register requesting a three-year extension of Form EIA-63C, Densified Biomass Fuel Report. The report, released in 2016, is part of the EIA's comprehensive energy data program. The monthly survey gathers data on the manufacture, shipment, exports, energy characteristics, and sales of pellet fuels and other densified biomass fuel products from facilities that produce densified biomass fuel products, predominantly wood pellets, for energy uses.

Raw Material Segment Analysis

The raw material segment is divided into wood, agricultural residues and others. The wood segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 51% in 2023. Wood dominates the market because of its abundant supply, economical characteristics, and readiness for pellet manufacturing processes. Sawdust stands alongside wood chips and multiple wood waste materials as primary pellet feedstock because of its high energy value and simple processing capabilities. Wood dominates as the main raw material because regions such as North America and Europe, alongside Asia, possess considerable timber resources and wood residue supplies. The precise dimensions of wood-based pellets improve plant and boiler performance because of their optimized combustion efficiency. Wood pellet producers follow sustainable forestry management procedures, which prevent their sourcing networks from creating deforestation effects.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global wood pellet market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Wood Pellet Market by Application:

  • Residential Heating
  • Commercial Heating
  • Industrial Heating
  • Power Generation

Global Wood Pellet Market by End User:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

Global Wood Pellet Market by Raw Material:

  • Wood
  • Agricultural Residues
  • Others

Global Wood Pellet Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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