Poland: Market for Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2025

Market Size for Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Poland

The Polish market for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates surged to $X in 2021, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in Poland

In value terms, production of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates were exported from Poland; with a decrease of -5.5% on 2020. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 114%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 114%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Denmark (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates from Poland, with a combined 77% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports. France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +66.5%, 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

The average export price for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by +102.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates, when their volume increased by 35% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters) and Russia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Poland, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Lithuania, Germany and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +22.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), Belarus ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. Russia, Lithuania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +41.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 47%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the Czech Republic (less than $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 Lithuania (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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