Dublin, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Wood Pellet Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Application [Residential Heating, Commercial Heating, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), and Power Generation]" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The wood pellet market was valued at US$ 9,630.99 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 23,892.77 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2021 to 2028.
Wood pellets are produced using finely ground wood bark; they are majorly used as fuel. These are extensively used in residential houses for efficient burning in smaller stoves. Wood pellets are produced from numerous wood waste products and are considered a source of renewable energy. Currently, along with residential heating, there is increased use of wood pellets for power generation across the globe. These are largely utilized globally as a fuel, which is expected to increase the demand for wood pellets in the coming years. Europe is the leading region for the consumption of wood pellets for power generation. Moreover, North America is the significant exporter of wood pellets, which is expected to increase the production facilities of wood pellets in the coming years.
Based on application, the wood pellet market is segmented into residential heating, commercial heating, CHP (combined heat and power), and power generation. The residential heating segment led the wood pellet market with the highest market share in 2020. Wood-fueled systems are commonly used worldwide for residential heating, and recently wood pellets have been replacing traditional firewood. Wood pellet boilers for residential heating applications promise low emissions, high efficiency, and automatic operation. Wood pellets are used for residential heating in pellet stoves.
They are also used in pellet boilers to generate heat, steam, and electricity in the service industry, power generation, and manufacturing. It is used for power generation and heat generation in the manufacturing and energy sectors, which is driving the wood pellet market. Since the cost of wood pellets remained cheaper than that of other fuels for a long time, it has become a more economical option, addressing the primary concern of the residential sector. As a renewable energy source, wood pellets received incentives and subsidies from the governments in many countries. In recent years, many countries either launched or updated their policies and schemes related to wood pellets for heating applications.
In 2020, Europe contributed to the largest share in the global market. An annual report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agriculture Information Network represents that the wood pellet market in Europe has been relatively unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the report, the region consumed ~29 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2018, which makes it the world's largest pellet market. Wood pellets are used in residential applications for heating purposes and industrial heat and power generation. The report further states that the region contributes ~30% of world pellet production currently. However, it accounts for the major consumption of wood pellets across the globe. Italy, Germany, and other such countries are considered as the major growth markets for consuming wood pellets in residential heating applications. The UK is one of the major consumers of wood pellets, followed by Italy and Denmark.
Pacific BioEnergy, Premium Pellet Ltd., Pinnacle Renewable Energy, Enviva, Andritz, Wood & Sons, Graanul Invest, New England Wood Pellet, Tanac, and Energex Pellet Fuel, Inc. are among the major players operating in the wood pellet market.
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Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
4. Wood Pellet Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.2.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Expert Opinion
4.4 Ecosystem Analysis
5. Wood Pellet Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Growing Awareness About Use of Renewable Energy Sources
5.1.2 Expanding Demand for Wood Pellets from Europe
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Mandatory Compliances and Operational Challenges Associated with Wood Pellet
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Rising Demand for Wood Pellets from Power Generation Industry
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Significant Investment in Research and Expansion
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Wood Pellet - Global Market Analysis
6.1 Wood Pellet Market Overview
6.2 Wood Pellet Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
6.3 Market Positioning - Global Market Players
7. Wood Pellet Market Analysis - By Application
7.1 Overview
7.2 Wood Pellet Market, By Application (2020 and 2028)
7.3 Residential Heating
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Residential Heating: Wood Pellet Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.4 Commercial Heating
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Commercial Heating: Wood Pellet Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.5 CHP (Combined Heat and Power)
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 CHP (Combined Heat and Power): Wood Pellet Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.6 Power Generation
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Power Generation: Wood Pellet Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8. Global Wood Pellet Market - Geographic Analysis
9. Overview - Impact of COVID-19
9.1 List of Top 10 Economies Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
9.2 Impact of COVID-19 on Wood Pellet Market
9.3 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
9.4 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
9.5 Asia-Pacific: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
9.6 Middle East & Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
9.7 South and Central America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10. Company Profiles
10.1 ANDRITZ
10.1.1 Key Facts
10.1.2 Business Description
10.1.3 Products and Services
10.1.4 Financial Overview
10.1.5 SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Key Developments
10.2 Energex Pellet Fuel, Inc.
10.2.1 Key Facts
10.2.2 Business Description
10.2.3 Products and Services
10.2.4 Financial Overview
10.2.5 SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Key Developments
10.3 Enviva Lp
10.3.1 Key Facts
10.3.2 Business Description
10.3.3 Products and Services
10.3.4 Financial Overview
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Key Developments
10.4 New England Wood Pellet
10.4.1 Key Facts
10.4.2 Business Description
10.4.3 Products and Services
10.4.4 Financial Overview
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
10.4.6 Key Developments
10.5 Pacific Bioenergy
10.5.1 Key Facts
10.5.2 Business Description
10.5.3 Products and Services
10.5.4 Financial Overview
10.5.5 SWOT Analysis
10.5.6 Key Developments
10.6 Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc
10.6.1 Key Facts
10.6.2 Business Description
10.6.3 Products and Services
10.6.4 Financial Overview
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
10.6.6 Key Developments
10.7 Premium Pellet Ltd.
10.7.1 Key Facts
10.7.2 Business Description
10.7.3 Products and Services
10.7.4 Financial Overview
10.7.5 SWOT Analysis
10.7.6 Key Developments
10.8 Graanul Invest
10.8.1 Key Facts
10.8.2 Business Description
10.8.3 Products and Services
10.8.4 Financial Overview
10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
10.8.6 Key Developments
10.9 Wood & Sons
10.9.1 Key Facts
10.9.2 Business Description
10.9.3 Products and Services
10.9.4 Financial Overview
10.9.5 SWOT Analysis
10.9.6 Key Developments
10.10 TANAC
10.10.1 Key Facts
10.10.2 Business Description
10.10.3 Products and Services
10.10.4 Financial Overview
10.10.5 SWOT Analysis
10.10.6 Key Developments
11. Appendix
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