Global Wood Chips Industry: Key Statistics and Insights in 2025-2033

Summary:

• The global wood chips market  size reached USD 10.3 Billion in 2024.
• The market is expected to reach USD 16.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.39% during 2025-2033.
• Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest wood chips market share.
• Softwood exhibits a clear dominance in the market owing to its higher calorific value and widespread availability.
• Forest chips hold the biggest market share, as they are directly sourced from forestry operations, making them a cost-effective and widely available biomass resource.
• Wood chips, as a biomass source, are considered a renewable resource and are used to meet these targets. This is leading to an increasing demand for wood chips in energy production.
• Innovations in forestry equipment, such as more efficient and sustainable tree harvesters, allow for quicker and less labor-intensive gathering of wood chips.

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Industry Trends and Drivers:

• Increasing Energy Production:

Many countries are setting ambitious renewable energy targets to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Wood chips, as a biomass source, are considered a renewable resource and are used to meet these targets. This is leading to an increasing demand for wood chips in energy production. Moreover, wood chips are used in co-firing systems where they are burned alongside coal in power plants. This method reduces the carbon footprint of existing coal-fired power plants without requiring substantial new infrastructure. The ability to use wood chips in this way is driving their demand among energy producers.

• Technological Advancements:

Innovations in forestry equipment, such as more efficient and sustainable tree harvesters, allow for quicker and less labor-intensive gathering of wood chips. This not only reduces costs but also minimizes environmental impact, making wood chips a more competitive and sustainable resource. Furthermore, advancements in wood processing technologies ensure better quality and uniformity of wood chips, which is crucial for their use in energy production and other industrial applications. New chipping machines can produce more consistent chip sizes, which are essential for optimal combustion in biomass power plants.

• Thriving Pulp and Paper Industry:

Wood chips are converted into wood pulp through mechanical or chemical processes, which are then used to manufacture paper and paper products. The consistent need for various types of paper, including printing, writing, and packaging materials, is driving the demand for wood chips. In addition, as the pulp and paper industry is adopting more sustainable and environment-friendly practices, wood chips sourced from responsibly managed forests are becoming more desirable. This shift encourages sustainable forestry practices, which, in turn, supports a stable supply of wood chips.

Our report provides a deep dive into the market analysis, outlining the current trends, underlying wood chips market demand, and growth trajectories.

Wood Chips Market Report Segmentation:

By Product:

• Softwood
• Hardwood

Softwood exhibits a clear dominance in the market owing to its higher calorific value and widespread availability.

By Variety Type:

• Forest Chips
• Recycled Chips
• Wood Residue Chips
• Others
   

Forest chips hold the biggest market share, as they are directly sourced from forestry operations, making them a cost-effective and widely available biomass resource.

By Application:

• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Household Furnishing
• Residential Heating
• Others
   

Residential heating represents the largest segment attributed to the growing demand for sustainable and renewable heating solutions in homes.

Regional Insights:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific dominates the market due to extensive forestry activities and the increasing adoption of wood chips for energy production.

Top Wood Chips Market Leaders:

The wood chips market research report outlines a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, offering in-depth profiles of major companies. Some of the key players in the market are:

• American Wood Resources LLC
• Axpo Holding AG
• Bio Eneco Sdn Bhd
• Cogent Forest Products Inc.
• Great Northern Timber Inc.
• LA.SO.LE. EST S.P.A.
• Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
• Verdo Holding A/S 

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