Middle East: Wood Fuel Market 2025

Wood Fuel Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern wood fuel market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel Production in the Middle East

In value terms, wood fuel production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 258%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Fuel Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of wood fuel in the Middle East declined remarkably to X cubic meters, with a decrease of -33.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 187%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 93% 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

Oman (X cubic meters) and Palestine (X cubic meters) dominates exports structure, together constituting 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X cubic meters), constituting a 5.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Jordan (X cubic meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) - each recorded a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the largest wood fuel supplier in the Middle East, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Palestine ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 9.9% share.

In Oman, wood fuel exports increased at an average annual rate of +36.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (+12.9% per year) and Israel (-22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter), while Palestine ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Wood Fuel Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Wood fuel imports declined notably to X cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of -71.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 120%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importer of wood fuel in the Middle East, with the volume of imports reaching X cubic meters, which was near 44% of total imports in 2022. Israel (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X cubic meters), Kuwait (X cubic meters) and Qatar (X cubic meters). All these countries together held approx. 51% share of total imports. Oman (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+26.4%) and Kuwait (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2022. Qatar and Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (-31.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+42 p.p.), Israel (+21 p.p.), Kuwait (+6.8 p.p.), Qatar (+4.8 p.p.) and Oman (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -49.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood fuel in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +17.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+26.5% per year) and Kuwait (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per cubic meter), while Turkey ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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