United Kingdom - Wood Fuel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingWood Fuel Price in UK Rises 4% to New Record of $243 per Cubic Meter
United Kingdom Wood Fuel Import Price in July 2022
In July 2022, the wood fuel price stood at $243 per cubic meter (CIF, United Kingdom), surging by 3.8% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to July 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 6.4% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in July 2022.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($317 per cubic meter), while the price for Portugal ($67.4 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Wood Fuel Imports
In July 2022, purchases abroad of wood fuel was finally on the rise to reach 21K cubic meters after five months of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at 51K cubic meters in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, wood fuel imports skyrocketed to $5.1M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 11M cubic meters in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
United Kingdom Wood Fuel Imports by Country
Latvia (11K cubic meters), Lithuania (5.5K cubic meters) and Poland (2.6K cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel imports to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Latvia ($2.6M), Lithuania ($1.3M) and Poland ($524K) were the largest wood fuel suppliers to the UK, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Estonia, Ukraine and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.3%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of +76.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Factors Affecting Wood Fuel Prices
Wood fuel prices in the United Kingdom have been on the rise in recent years, due to a number of factors. The cost of raw materials has increased, as has the cost of transport and distribution. The UK government has also introduced a number of environmental taxes which have added to the cost of wood fuel. As a result of these factors, the price of wood fuel in the UK is now higher than it has been for many years. This is having an impact on businesses who use wood fuel, as well as on consumers who use it for domestic heating.
The rising price of wood fuel is having an impact on the economy as a whole. Higher prices for inputs such as wood fuel lead to higher costs for businesses, which in turn leads to higher prices for consumers. This puts upward pressure on inflation and can lead to economic recession. The UK government is aware of the problems caused by rising wood fuel prices, and is taking action to try and mitigate them. They have introduced a number of measures, including subsidies for businesses who use wood fuel, and support for research into alternatives to wood fuel.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood fuel market in the UK. 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 (production)
- FCL 1628 - Wood fuel, non-coniferous (production)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING 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
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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 In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
