
U.S. - Wood Pellets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Wood Pellets Price per Ton May 2022
U.S. Wood Pellet Price per Ton May 2022
The wood pellet price per ton stood at $178 (FOB, US) in May 2022, shrinking by -19.4% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from Jan 2022 to May 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2% over the last four months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2022 figures, wood pellets export price increased by +35.2% against Feb 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Apr 2022 an increase of 39% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $221 per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following month.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In May 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($195 per ton) and Denmark ($170 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($155 per ton) and the Netherlands ($157 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Wood Pellet Exports
Wood pellets exports from the United States was estimated at 741K tons in May 2022, growing by 12% on the previous month's figure. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% from Jan 2022 to May 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Mar 2022 when exports increased by 27% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 801K tons. From Apr 2022 to May 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, wood pellets exports reduced to $132M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from Jan 2022 to May 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last four months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.3% against Feb 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in Mar 2022 when exports increased by 54% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $145M in Apr 2022; however, from May 2022 to May 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Wood Pellet Exports by Country
The UK (359K tons) was the main destination for wood pellets exports from the United States, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pellets exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (129K tons), threefold. The Netherlands (126K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Belgium (+27.8% per month) and the Netherlands (+8.5% per month).
In value terms, the UK ($70M) remains the key foreign market for wood pellets exports from the United States, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($20M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.
From Jan 2022 to May 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Belgium (+43.5% per month) and the Netherlands (+14.4% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood pellets market in the U.S.. 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.
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