Belarus: Market for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2025

Market Size for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 91% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Belarus

In value terms, production of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates decreased by -30.4% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates from Belarus, with a combined 82% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Romania, Germany and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +268.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates exported from Belarus worldwide, together accounting for 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Latvia, Germany, Romania and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +259.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into Belarus

Imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates into Belarus soared to X cubic meters in 2021, picking up by 131% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw significant growth. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X cubic meters), Ukraine (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Belarus, together comprising 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +141.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +107.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, reducing by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Lithuania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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