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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the CIS market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates, when its value decreased by -65.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Exports in CIS

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates decreased by -12.3% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X cubic meters) was the main exporter of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates, comprising 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X cubic meters), committing a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates exports from Russia stood at +5.1%. At the same time, Belarus (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +16.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belarus (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-15.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates supplier in the CIS, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Belarus totaled $X per thousand cubic meters.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-1.4%).

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

Imports in CIS

Imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2021, rising by 33% on 2020. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum 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. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X cubic meters) was the main importer of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates, mixing up 42% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Moldova (X cubic meters) and Russia (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near 50% share of total imports. The following importers - Azerbaijan (X cubic meters), Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) and Armenia (X cubic meters) - each recorded a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates imports into Belarus stood at +22.4%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+54.7%), Armenia (+35.1%), Moldova (+25.9%), Azerbaijan (+10.7%) and Kazakhstan (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +54.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Russia (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (+26 p.p.), Moldova (+12 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-2.9 p.p.) and Russia (-39.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates in the CIS, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 12% share.

In Russia, imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+16.6% per year) and Moldova (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while Belarus ($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 Russia (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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