United Kingdom: Wood Pellets Annual

The United Kingdom (UK) remains the largest global consumer of imported wood pellets. In 2025, imports are forecast to exceed 9.6 million metric tons (MMT), a growth of three percent over 2024 figures. The industrial biomass energy sector dominates demand for wood pellets supported by the government’s focus on decarbonization. Recently, the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has indicated future funding will prioritize wind and solar renewable energy sources with biomass stepping in to supplement domestic energy needs. The UK is also expected to announce a review of sustainability standards for renewable energy feedstocks, related to the previous government’s Biomass Strategy. The UK's domestic production is limited with imports from the United States supplying nearly 74 percent of wood pellets in 2024.