France: Market for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2025

Market Size for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in France

The French market for wood pellets and other agglomerates rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in France

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pellets and other agglomerates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pellets and other agglomerates exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pellets and other agglomerates exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pellets and other agglomerates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pellets and other agglomerates imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Poland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pellets and other agglomerates to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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