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Fuelwood Market Growth & Trends:
The global fuelwood market size is anticipated to reach USD 45.79 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The fuelwood industry continues to be a vital segment of the global energy landscape, particularly in developing regions where it remains a primary source of energy for cooking and heating. Despite the gradual introduction of modern energy alternatives such as LPG and electricity, millions of households in rural and peri-urban areas still depend on fuelwood due to its affordability, accessibility, and cultural acceptance. This sustained demand is driven by rising populations, urbanization, and limited infrastructure for cleaner fuels in countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Innovation and modernization are gradually reshaping the fuelwood industry. The emergence of improved biomass technologies, such as kiln-dried and compressed firewood products, has increased fuel efficiency and reduced harmful emissions, catering to both residential and industrial users. In addition, advancements in pellet production and biomass conversion methods are enabling fuelwood to be used in more efficient and sustainable ways, supporting the transition to renewable energy sources. Companies are also expanding their production capacities and adopting sustainable forest management practices to meet growing demand while addressing environmental concerns.
Market dynamics are further influenced by government policies promoting clean energy and sustainable forestry, as well as global efforts to reduce carbon footprints. However, challenges remain, such as fluctuating LPG prices and the persistence of informal fuelwood industry in many regions. Despite these hurdles, the fuelwood industry is projected to grow steadily, driven by continuous energy needs, especially in developing economies, and ongoing innovations that improve fuelwood's sustainability and usability across various sectors.
In addition, the fuelwood industry is seeing increasing attention from both investors and policymakers due to its role in energy security and rural livelihoods. Mergers and acquisitions among key players are consolidating supply chains and enabling greater investment in sustainable harvesting and processing technologies. At the same time, stricter regulations on deforestation and carbon emissions are pushing the market toward plantation-grown fuelwood and certified sustainable sources. This shift not only helps preserve natural forests but also supports economic development by creating jobs in fuelwood plantations and processing facilities, making the market more resilient and environmentally responsible in the long term.
Fuelwood Market Report Highlights:
- The natural forests segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 51.5% in 2024, as they are abundant, easily accessible, and often used informally by local communities without the need for intensive cultivation or infrastructure.
- The residential heating & cooking segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 54.7% in 2024, due to high demand for affordable and traditional energy sources, particularly in rural households across developing countries where alternatives like LPG and electricity are either costly or unavailable.
- Europe dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 59.68% in 2024, due to strong demand for biomass-based heating solutions, government incentives for renewable energy, and established infrastructure for sustainable fuelwood and pellet use in residential and district heating systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2024 (USD Billion)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Fuelwood Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage/Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.3.1. Analyst Perspective
- 3.3.2. Regulations & Standards
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.4.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.5. Business Environmental Tools Analysis: Fuelwood Market
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.5.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5.1.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.5.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.5.2. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.5.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.5.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.5.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.5.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.5.2.6. Legal Landscape
- 3.6. Market Disruption Analysis
Chapter 4. Fuelwood Market: Source Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Source Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Global Fuelwood Market, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Natural Forests
- 4.4.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates And Forecasts, by Natural Forests, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Plantation Forests
- 4.5.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Plantation Forests, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Agroforestry
- 4.6.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Agroforestry, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Others
- 4.7.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Fuelwood Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Global Fuelwood Market, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Residential Heating & Cooking
- 5.4.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, for Residential Heating & Cooking, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Industrial Heating
- 5.5.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, for Industrial Heating, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Power Generation
- 5.6.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, for Power Generation, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, for Others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Fuelwood Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. North America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. North America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. U.S. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. U.S. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. U.S. Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Canada Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Canada Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.3. Canada Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Mexico Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Mexico Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.3. Mexico Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Europe Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Europe Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Germany
- 6.4.4.1. Germany Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Germany Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. Germany Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. UK
- 6.4.5.1. UK Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. UK Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. UK Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. France
- 6.4.6.1. France Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. France Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3. France Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7. Italy
- 6.4.7.1. Italy Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.2. Italy Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.3. Italy Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.8. Spain
- 6.4.8.1. Spain Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.8.2. Spain Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.8.3. Spain Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Asia Pacific Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Asia Pacific Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. China Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. China Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. China Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. India
- 6.5.5.1. India Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.2. India Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.3. India Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. Japan
- 6.5.6.1. Japan Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.2. Japan Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.3. Japan Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7. South Korea
- 6.5.7.1. South Korea Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.2. South Korea Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.3. South Korea Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Central & South America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Central & South America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Central & South America Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Middle East & Africa Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Source Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. Middle East & Africa Fuelwood Market Estimates and Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Supplier Intelligence
- 7.1. Kraljic Matrix
- 7.2. Engagement Model
- 7.3. Negotiation Strategies
- 7.4. Sourcing Best Practices
- 7.5. Vendor Selection Criteria
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Players, their Recent Developments, and their Impact on Industry
- 8.2. Competition Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 8.6. Company Listing
- 8.6.1. Enviva Inc.
- 8.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.2. Drax Group plc
- 8.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.3. Pinnacle Renewable Energy
- 8.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.4. Lignetics, Inc.
- 8.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.5. Energex
- 8.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.6. Green Energy Biofuel.
- 8.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.7. Pacific BioEnergy.
- 8.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.8. Fram Renewable Fuels
- 8.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.9. THE WESTERVELT COMPANY
- 8.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6.10. West Oregon Wood Products
- 8.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives