The global firewood market was valued at $878.5 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $1,489.1 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2031. Europe was the highest revenue contributor and is estimated to reach $527.1 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 3.1%.
Any type of wood that is harvested and used as fuel is called firewood. In contrast to other types of wood fuel like pellets, firewood is typically not highly processed and is in some sort of recognizable log or branch form. There are two types of firewood: heat-treated and seasoned (dry) and unseasoned (fresh/wet). It is often categorized as either softwood or hardwood. A renewable resource is a firewood. On a local or regional scale, however, the demand for this fuel may exceed its capacity for regeneration. Local wood supply can be improved by good forestry practices and advancements in equipment that burns wood.
Currently, customers are demanding quality firewood, which is constantly growing. In addition, customers desire smaller firewood, especially when they use it as the main source of heat for their homes. Modern fireplaces and heaters are usually smaller, and therefore customers demand shorter and smaller-sized firewood. Furthermore, many firewood producers choose to rely on the traditional firewood drying method, which is natural drying, and, in most cases, this method works very well. Investing in artificial drying is also opted by professionals, which requires a shorter circulation time for the firewood or if the customers have special requirements regarding the quality and/or dimension of the firewood. Therefore, owing to the rising requirement the key players are stepping ahead to fulfill the demand-supply gap. Thus, fostering market growth.
Stoves that burn wood can get dirty if they aren't properly maintained. As the logs burn, they produce ashes that accumulate in the bottom of the wood-burning stove and must be routinely emptied to keep it safe to use. Ashes can get on the area surrounding the stove and make a mess if care is not taken when cleaning them. In addition, a lot of firewood is needed to utilize a wood-burning stove to properly heat a house or room. After being cut, the wood needs to be stored in an area where the logs can be stacked and shielded from the elements. If not, the wood can become moist, which would make it challenging to fire and burn. Many individuals find stacking and carrying wood inside to be a terrific workout, but it can be difficult for physically challenged people to perform. Inclement weather may be required to transport the logs if the covered wood storage facility is far from the house in order to deliver this fuel source to the stove or heater. Therefore, there is a decline in the need for firewood. hence impeding market expansion.
Campfire in a can is an innovation, majorly designed for campers or travelers. Everything needed for a great campfire and some camp cooking is contained within the can. This campfire easily transitions from campfire to cooking and back again. It uses a vertical burn chamber to burn wood and fire logs. The fuel is strategically positioned and burned in the upright position using burner inserts. The unique burner design brings together all the elements that make a great fire to produce a good old-fashioned, roaring campfire. The canister and base designs allow the fire to be extinguished quickly and safely by placing the canister over the base. When the canister is snapped, the fire is extinguished, and no smoke or debris can escape. The compact size makes it easy to store and transport once cool.
The firewood market is segmented on the basis of type, end user, distribution channel and region. By type, the market is classified into log wood, wood chips, pellets and forestry residues. By end user, the market is bifurcated into commercial and residential. By distribution channel the market is subdivided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, online sales channels and others. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria and rest of LAMEA).
The players operating in the global market have adopted various developmental strategies including but not limited to product launches, geographical expansion, and acquisitions to increase their market share, gain profitability, and remain competitive in the market. The key players included in the market analysis are - Norestven Firewood, WOODBIOMA, Bois Belleau NV., PC WOOD - DERIVADOS DE MADEIRA,UNIPESSOAL LDA, UAB VLI TIMBER, EHLBECK & CORDES, Coal & Pallets , Firewood Fuel MK Ltd , Woodmill, Vli Timber, JB Firewood, Surefirewood, Pinnacle Firewood Company, Cornish Firewood and Lost Coast Forest Products.
Any type of wood that is harvested and used as fuel is called firewood. In contrast to other types of wood fuel like pellets, firewood is typically not highly processed and is in some sort of recognizable log or branch form. There are two types of firewood: heat-treated and seasoned (dry) and unseasoned (fresh/wet). It is often categorized as either softwood or hardwood. A renewable resource is a firewood. On a local or regional scale, however, the demand for this fuel may exceed its capacity for regeneration. Local wood supply can be improved by good forestry practices and advancements in equipment that burns wood.
Currently, customers are demanding quality firewood, which is constantly growing. In addition, customers desire smaller firewood, especially when they use it as the main source of heat for their homes. Modern fireplaces and heaters are usually smaller, and therefore customers demand shorter and smaller-sized firewood. Furthermore, many firewood producers choose to rely on the traditional firewood drying method, which is natural drying, and, in most cases, this method works very well. Investing in artificial drying is also opted by professionals, which requires a shorter circulation time for the firewood or if the customers have special requirements regarding the quality and/or dimension of the firewood. Therefore, owing to the rising requirement the key players are stepping ahead to fulfill the demand-supply gap. Thus, fostering market growth.
Stoves that burn wood can get dirty if they aren't properly maintained. As the logs burn, they produce ashes that accumulate in the bottom of the wood-burning stove and must be routinely emptied to keep it safe to use. Ashes can get on the area surrounding the stove and make a mess if care is not taken when cleaning them. In addition, a lot of firewood is needed to utilize a wood-burning stove to properly heat a house or room. After being cut, the wood needs to be stored in an area where the logs can be stacked and shielded from the elements. If not, the wood can become moist, which would make it challenging to fire and burn. Many individuals find stacking and carrying wood inside to be a terrific workout, but it can be difficult for physically challenged people to perform. Inclement weather may be required to transport the logs if the covered wood storage facility is far from the house in order to deliver this fuel source to the stove or heater. Therefore, there is a decline in the need for firewood. hence impeding market expansion.
Campfire in a can is an innovation, majorly designed for campers or travelers. Everything needed for a great campfire and some camp cooking is contained within the can. This campfire easily transitions from campfire to cooking and back again. It uses a vertical burn chamber to burn wood and fire logs. The fuel is strategically positioned and burned in the upright position using burner inserts. The unique burner design brings together all the elements that make a great fire to produce a good old-fashioned, roaring campfire. The canister and base designs allow the fire to be extinguished quickly and safely by placing the canister over the base. When the canister is snapped, the fire is extinguished, and no smoke or debris can escape. The compact size makes it easy to store and transport once cool.
The firewood market is segmented on the basis of type, end user, distribution channel and region. By type, the market is classified into log wood, wood chips, pellets and forestry residues. By end user, the market is bifurcated into commercial and residential. By distribution channel the market is subdivided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, online sales channels and others. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria and rest of LAMEA).
The players operating in the global market have adopted various developmental strategies including but not limited to product launches, geographical expansion, and acquisitions to increase their market share, gain profitability, and remain competitive in the market. The key players included in the market analysis are - Norestven Firewood, WOODBIOMA, Bois Belleau NV., PC WOOD - DERIVADOS DE MADEIRA,UNIPESSOAL LDA, UAB VLI TIMBER, EHLBECK & CORDES, Coal & Pallets , Firewood Fuel MK Ltd , Woodmill, Vli Timber, JB Firewood, Surefirewood, Pinnacle Firewood Company, Cornish Firewood and Lost Coast Forest Products.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the firewood market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing firewood market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the firewood market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global firewood market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- E-Commerce
- Business to Business
By Wood Type
- Log wood
- Wood chips
- Pellets
- Forestry residues
By End User
- Residential
- Commercial
- Subsegment
- Food Services
- Power Production
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Austria
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Poland
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- South Africa
- Middle East
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Norestven Ltd.
- Woodbioma
- Cutting Edge Firewood, LLC.
- Wilson Enterprises, Inc.
- Wood Step, LDA
- Woodmill
- Surefire Wood
- Lost Coast Forest Products
- Premier Firewood Company, LLC,
- UAB Vli Timber
- Firewood Fuel MK
- JB Firewood Co.
- Pinnacle Firewood Company
- Cornish Firewood
- The Log Store Group
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: FIREWOOD MARKET, BY WOOD TYPE
CHAPTER 5: FIREWOOD MARKET, BY END USER
CHAPTER 6: FIREWOOD MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
CHAPTER 7: FIREWOOD MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to the report titled, “Firewood Market," the firewood market was valued at $878.5 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $1.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2031.Wood is regarded as the first energy source used by humans. It still contributes around 6% of the world's total primary energy supply, making it the most significant single source of renewable energy in existence today. Firewood, charcoal, chips, sheets, pellets, and sawdust are all examples of wood fuel. The specific form employed is determined by elements including source, quantity, quality, and application. The main usage of energy from solid fuel biomass nowadays is burning wood. In the event of burning wood, heated by other excited atoms, accumulated potential energy (in the form of chemical energy) in the log is released. Dry sawdust, shavings, or wood powder is compressed under high pressure to create wood pellets and other agglomerated energy products. As a rapidly expanding source of energy, pellets and agglomerates are now the most cost-effective method of converting biomass into fuel. They can be burned directly in domestic and commercial heating systems or utilized to generate power.
Wood fuels come from a variety of sources, such as forests, other forested areas, and trees outside of forests, as well as byproducts from the processing of wood, recovered wood from previous consumers, and processed wood-based fuels. Another significant emergency backup fuel is wood energy. Any socioeconomic society can simply return to using wood energy in times of economic hardship, natural calamities, armed conflict, or a lack of fossil fuel supplies. With concerns over climate change and energy security, wood energy has now entered a new phase of great importance and visibility.
Vulnerable populations in developing countries often have the traits of food insecurity and a heavy reliance on wood as primary cooking fuel. It's a common misconception that wood fuel is the main cause of deforestation. Firewood’s potential position as a contemporary fuel in a renewable, cost-effective energy mix is also obscured by the persistent assumption that it is an outdated energy source. However, firewood can be a sustainable and important source of green energy for both rural and urban areas in developing countries with the right legislative and legal frameworks in place. The vast market for firewood and its widespread availability give prospects for sustainable value chains and employment, which is another justification for boosting this source of energy.
Globally, 795 million people lack adequate nutrition; 98% of these individuals reside in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean. Globally, an estimated 663 million people lacked access to clean, safe drinking water in 2015. Over 75% of rural households and about 20% of urban households in low- and middle-income nations rely largely on firewood for cooking. Additionally, sub-Saharan Africa has the largest per capita demand - 0.57 m 3 per person per year - compared to any other region, and overall consumption is still rising. Over 40 million people work in commercial fuelwood and charcoal production for urban centers or 1.2% of the world's workforce.
The firewood market is segmented on the basis of type, end user, distribution channel and region. By type, the market is classified into log wood, wood chips, pellets and forestry residues. By end user, the market is bifurcated into commercial and residential. By distribution channel the market is subdivided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, online sales channels and others. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria and rest of LAMEA).
The players operating in the global market have adopted various developmental strategies including but not limited to product launches, geographical expansion, and acquisitions to increase their market share, gain profitability, and remain competitive in the market. The key players included in the market analysis are - Norestven Firewood, WOODBIOMA, Bois Belleau NV., PC WOOD - DERIVADOS DE MADEIRA,UNIPESSOAL LDA, UAB VLI TIMBER, EHLBECK & CORDES, Coal & Pallets , Firewood Fuel MK Ltd , Woodmill, Vli Timber, JB Firewood, Surefirewood, Pinnacle Firewood Company, Cornish Firewood and Lost Coast Forest Products.
Key Findings
- Based on type, the log wood segment dominated the global market in the year 2021 and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.
- Based on end user, the commercial segment dominated the global market in the year 2021 and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.
- Based on distribution channels, the specialty stores segment dominated the global market in the year 2021 and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.
- Based on region, the European region dominated the global market in the year 2021 and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period.
Companies Mentioned
- Norestven Ltd.
- Woodbioma
- Cutting Edge Firewood, LLC.
- Wilson Enterprises, Inc.
- Wood Step, LDA
- Woodmill
- Surefire Wood
- Lost Coast Forest Products
- Premier Firewood Company, LLC
- UAB Vli Timber
- Firewood Fuel MK
- JB Firewood Co.
- Pinnacle Firewood Company
- Cornish Firewood
- The Log Store Group
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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