Wood pellets exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported wood pellets worth $2.18 billion (10.06 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $2.18B | 10.06M t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 8.75M t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 8.34M t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 7.30M t |
| 2020 | $1.28B | 7.12M t |
| 2019 | $1.22B | 6.81M t |
| 2018 | $1.09B | 6.17M t |
| 2017 | $942.6M | 5.22M t |
Where the United States exports wood pellets to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.54B | 70% |
| Japan | $233.6M | 11% |
| Denmark | $161.2M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $122.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $73.3M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 0.8% |
| Canada | $12.7M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $4.3M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood pellets imports to the United States
The United States imported $45.8 million of wood pellets in 2024 (161.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $45.4M | 99% |
| Brazil | $171K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $88K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $51K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $36K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $24K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $24K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $13K | 0% |
| Italy | $12K | 0% |
| China | $8K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported wood pellets worth $2.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 96 countries worldwide, with 36% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood pellets from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($1.54 billion), followed by Japan (11%) and Denmark (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood pellets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 10% 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 States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $942.6 million in 2017 to $2.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.47 billion a year.
Does the United States also import wood pellets?
Yes. The United States imported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Brazil and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.14 billion a 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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