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Tanzania: Wood Pellets Market 2025

Wood Pellets Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian wood pellets market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pellets Production in Tanzania

In value terms, wood pellets production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pellets Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of wood pellets, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a sharp setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pellets exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for wood pellets exports from Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average wood pellets export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2016 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Wood Pellets Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2020, the amount of wood pellets imported into Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 1,040% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43,378% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pellets imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28,012% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Mozambique (X tons) was the main wood pellets supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mozambique was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pellets to Tanzania.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mozambique was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood pellets import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Mozambique.

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to 0.0% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood pellets market in Tanzania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1693 - Wood pellets

Country coverage:

Tanzania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tanzania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024