Wood pellets exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood pellets worth $9.7 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 179% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 44.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 66.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 153.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 84.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wood pellets to
One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $8.9M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $327K | 3.4% |
| Latvia | $250K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $123K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.5% |
| France | $25K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $7K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 645% above the world average of $0.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood pellets imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $2.00 billion of wood pellets in 2024 (9.41 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. United States alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.54B | 77% |
| Latvia | $183.9M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $154.5M | 7.7% |
| Estonia | $44.8M | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $18.4M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $13.9M | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $12.4M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $4.6M | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood pellets exports (HS 4401.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4401.31: Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: wood pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of wood pellets exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wood pellets worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood pellets from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and Latvia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood pellets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 645% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wood pellets from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wood pellets?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.00 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Latvia and Canada. That compares with exports of $9.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for wood pellets?
The HS code for wood pellets is subheading 4401.31. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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