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バイオマスペレット市場レポート:2031年までの動向、予測、競合分析

Biomass Pellet Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031


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バイオマスペレット市場レポート:2031年までの動向、予測、競合分析
出版日: 2025年01月31日
発行: Lucintel
ページ情報: 英文 150 Pages
納期: 3営業日
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概要

世界のバイオマスペレット市場の将来は、発電、産業用暖房、住宅用暖房の各市場における機会で有望視されています。世界のバイオマスペレット市場は、2025年から2031年までのCAGRが5.3%で、2031年までに推定97億米ドルに達すると予想されます。この市場の主な促進要因は、再生可能資源に対する高い需要、地球温暖化に対する懸念の高まり、世界のエネルギー消費の増加です。

  • Lucintelの予測では、種類別では、木質ペレットは住宅用および商業用暖房市場での木質ペレット需要の増加により、予測期間中も最大セグメントであり続けています。
  • 用途別では、発電が予測期間中最大セグメントであり続けると思われます。
  • 地域別では、欧州が予測期間を通じて最大地域であり続けると思われます。これは、同地域で再生可能エネルギープロジェクトを利用するための政府からのインセンティブが高まっているためです。

バイオマスペレット市場の戦略的成長機会

再生可能エネルギーと持続可能性への世界のシフトに後押しされ、バイオマスペレットには様々な用途で戦略的成長機会があります。これには発電、住宅暖房、工業プロセス、輸送などが含まれます。産業界と消費者がカーボンフットプリントの最小化に取り組む中、圧縮木質ペレットは化石燃料に代わる経済的に実行可能な選択肢を提示しています。

  • 発電:石炭とバイオマスペレットの混焼は、特に発電セクターにおいて大きな成長機会をもたらします。政府や電力会社はすでに、石油に代わる再生可能燃料としてバイオマスペレットを受け入れており、その環境面での利点が評価されています。バイオマスペレットは、持続可能なエネルギーソリューションのための拡張可能な代替品とみなされており、発電業界は、再生可能エネルギーを優遇する規制の枠組みやインセンティブを通じて、バイオマス燃料へのシフトを続けると思われます。このことは、今後数年間のバイオマスペレット需要を刺激すると思われます。
  • 住宅暖房:寒冷な気候で暖房需要の高い地域では、木質ペレットを使った住宅暖房の見通しが良いです。消費者は木質ペレットストーブやボイラーのような環境にやさしい代替品を好み、家庭のガス・石油ストーブに取って代わりつつあります。この成長機会を支えているのは、政府の奨励策と、暖房目的でバイオマス燃料を使用することの環境的利点に対する意識の高まりです。バイオマスペレット暖房システムに切り替える家庭が増えるにつれて、市場は拡大し、ペレット消費量が増加すると予想されます。
  • 産業用途:バイオマスペレットは、石炭や他の化石燃料の代用品として産業界でますます使用されるようになっています。製造業、セメント製造、食品加工などの産業は、温室効果ガスの排出量を減らし、持続可能性を高めるためにバイオマスペレットを採用しています。規制を遵守し、環境に優しい製品を求める消費者の需要に応える必要性が、この成長機会を後押ししています。したがって、産業界によるバイオマスペレットの採用は加速し、高度バイオマス技術とインフラに新たな市場機会が生まれると予想されます。
  • 輸送用燃料:バイオマスペレットを輸送用バイオ燃料の原料として使用することは、新たな成長機会です。運輸業界は二酸化炭素排出量を最小限に抑える方法を模索しており、バイオマス由来の再生可能燃料は従来の化石燃料に代わる実行可能な代替燃料と考えられています。バイオマス転換の技術的進歩とバイオ燃料生産施設への投資の増加が、この機会を支えています。再生可能な輸送用燃料市場の台頭は、バイオマスペレットの需要を増大させ、市場の成長に寄与しています。

発電、住宅暖房、産業用途、輸送用燃料、輸出市場の拡大など、バイオマスペレット市場の戦略的成長機会が、長期的な成長の原動力となっています。これらの機会は、バイオマスペレットを再生可能エネルギーへの世界的移行における重要な要素として位置づけ、持続可能性目標の達成を支援し、従来の化石燃料に代わる拡張可能で環境に優しい代替燃料を提供します。

バイオマスペレット市場促進要因・課題

バイオマスペレット市場は、その成長と発展を形作るいくつかの促進要因・課題の影響を受けています。主な促進要因には、技術の進歩、再生可能エネルギー需要の増加、政府の奨励策、環境問題、原材料の入手可能性などがあります。逆に、生産コストの高さやサプライ・チェーン・システムの非効率性といった課題もあり、これらは市場の発展を妨げる可能性があります。

促進要因

  • 技術の進歩:技術の進歩は、特に生産の効率化と品質の向上という点で、バイオマスペレット市場に大きな影響を与えています。高圧フィーダー、乾燥技術の改良、自動化などの開発により、バイオマスペレットの生産コストが削減され、エネルギー密度が向上しました。こうした進歩により、バイオマスペレットは従来の化石燃料に比べて競争力が増し、規模の経済による市場成長の促進要因となっています。技術が進歩するにつれて効率は向上し、バイオマス生産による環境への影響を低減し、木質ペレット産業のような成熟した分野の市場拡大につながります。
  • 再生可能エネルギーへの根強い需要:再生可能エネルギーに対する世界の需要の高まりは、バイオマスペレット市場を牽引する重要な要因です。各国は気候変動目標に沿って、クリーンな発電、暖房、工業プロセスのために化石燃料からバイオマスペレットへとシフトしています。再生可能エネルギーを支援する動向はこの傾向をさらに促進し、業界の成長余地を生み出しています。バイオマスペレットは、世界のエネルギー転換において重要な役割を果たすと思われます。
  • 政府のインセンティブと政策政府による補助金、税制優遇、規制はバイオマスペレット市場の促進に役立っています。温室効果ガスの排出削減、農村地域の支援、バイオ資源によるグリーンシフトの促進を目的とした政策が、生産と利用を増加させています。政府の支援は、消費者や産業界のコストを削減し、市場の成長を促し、持続可能性の目標を加速させます。

課題:

  • 高い生産コスト:バイオマスペレット市場は、高い生産コストのために大きな課題に直面しています。多くの場合、原料調達、加工、輸送などの要素を考慮すると、コストは従来の化石燃料のそれを上回る可能性があります。これらのコストは、エネルギー価格、人件費、技術投資の影響を受けています。価格に敏感な市場は、バイオマスペレットの採用に苦戦するかもしれないです。コストを下げ、バイオマスペレットの競争力を高めるには、継続的な技術革新と規模の経済が必要です。
  • 非効率なサプライチェーン:複雑な物流、納期の遅れ、コストの上昇、製品の劣化など、サプライチェーンの非効率性がバイオマスペレット市場の課題です。こうした非効率性は、エンドユーザーへのアクセスを制限することで成長を阻害する可能性があります。こうした問題を軽減し、バイオマスペレットが世界のエネルギー市場で競争力を維持するためには、インフラ、物流管理、貯蔵ソリューションへの投資が不可欠です。
  • 法的曖昧さ:特定の市場では、バイオマスペレットの生産と使用に関する法的規制が完全に定義されておらず、不確実性をもたらしています。規則は地域によって異なるため、生産者は不確実性を感じ、投資を遅らせることになります。環境規制、補助金、貿易制限の変更も市場開発に影響を与える可能性があります。バイオマスペレット分野の持続可能な成長の枠組みを確立するためには、業界関係者と政策立案者の協力が必要です。

バイオマスペレット市場は、プラスとマイナスの両方から、いくつかの力の影響を受けています。その結果、再生可能なエネルギー源(エコ電気)に対する現在の需要に後押しされた技術進歩による進歩や、様々な経済活動に伴う温室効果ガス排出削減を目的とした政府のインセンティブ・プログラムが必要とされる要因が混在しています。その一方で、環境汚染に対する懸念や、この産業が主に立地する地域におけるバイオマス資源の不足も課題となっています。

目次

第1章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第2章 世界のバイオマスペレット市場:市場力学

  • イントロダクション、背景、分類
  • サプライチェーン
  • 業界の促進要因と課題

第3章 2019年から2031年までの市場動向と予測分析

  • マクロ経済動向(2019-2024年)と予測(2025-2031年)
  • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の動向(2019-2024年)と予測(2025-2031年)
  • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場、供給源別
    • 産業廃棄物および製品別
    • 農業残渣
    • 食品廃棄物
    • エネルギー作物
    • バージンランバー
    • その他
  • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場、タイプ別
    • 木質ペレット
    • アグリペレット
    • 焙焼ペレット
    • その他
  • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場、用途別
    • 発電
    • 産業用暖房
    • 住宅暖房
    • その他

第4章 2019年から2031年までの市場動向と予測分析:地域別

  • バイオマスペレット市場、地域別
  • 北米のバイオマスペレット市場
  • 欧州のバイオマスペレット市場
  • アジア太平洋のバイオマスペレット市場
  • その他地域のバイオマスペレット市場

第5章 競合分析

  • 製品ポートフォリオ分析
  • 運用統合
  • ポーターのファイブフォース分析

第6章 成長機会と戦略分析

  • 成長機会分析
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の成長機会、供給源別
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の成長機会、タイプ別
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の成長機会、用途別
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の成長機会、地域別
  • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の新たな動向
  • 戦略分析
    • 新製品開発
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場の生産能力拡大
    • 世界のバイオマスペレット市場における合併、買収、合弁事業
    • 認証とライセンシング

第7章 主要企業の企業プロファイル

  • Drax Group
  • Enviva
  • German Pellets
  • AS Graanul Invest
  • Pinnacle Renewable Energy
  • Lignetics
  • Zilkha Biomass Energy
  • Fram Fuels
  • Abellon CleanEnergy
  • Ecostan
目次

The future of the global biomass pellet market looks promising with opportunities in the power generation, industrial heating, and residential heating markets. The global biomass pellet market is expected to reach an estimated $9.7 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the high demand for renewable resources, growing concerns about global warming, and rising energy consumption worldwide.

  • Lucintel forecasts that, within the type category, wood pellets will remain the largest segment over the forecast period due to its increasing demand in the residential and commercial heating markets for wood pellets.
  • Within the application category, power generation will remain the largest segment over the forecast period.
  • In terms of regions, Europe will remain the largest region over the forecast period due to growing incentives from the government to use renewable energy projects in the region.

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Emerging Trends in the Biomass Pellet Market

The industry is being reshaped through emerging trends that define what is happening in the biomass pellet market, which is evolving rapidly. These trends include technological advancements, changes in policy frameworks, and shifts in consumer preferences, among others. As a result of the rising demand for green power worldwide, biomass pellet producers are now emphasizing sustainable development, as well as effectiveness and efficiency in their operations.

  • Technological Innovations in Pellet Production: Technological innovation plays a significant role in improving production efficiency and the quality parameters of such products. The durability and energy density of biomass pellets have been enhanced by advances in pelletizing technologies, such as high-pressure pellet mills and improved drying techniques. Additionally, these innovations have resulted in lower production costs, making biomass pellets more competitive with traditional fossil fuels. Consequently, the market for biomass pellets is expanding due to technological advancements that enable producers to meet the rising demand for renewable energy while adhering to quality and sustainability standards.
  • Increasing Adoption of Biomass Co-Firing in Power Plants: A means of decreasing CO2 emissions is co-firing biomass pellets with coal in power plants (Baker et al., 2017). Europe and Asia are two regions where this trend is especially pronounced due to coal remaining their primary source of energy. Biomass pellets can be integrated into existing coal-fired power plants, leading to significantly reduced carbon footprints for energy providers without major infrastructure changes. This method also reduces the economic burden by slowly shifting towards renewable sources of electricity generation while maintaining security in the electric supply. It is projected that there will be an increased uptake of biomass co-firing, hence driving demand for biomass pellets.
  • Expanding Biomass Pellet Export Market: The worldwide biomass pellet market is expanding its export activities, mainly from North America and Southeast Asia to Europe and Asia. This is driven by the growing demand for renewable energy in countries like Japan, South Korea, and the EU as they seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing their dependence on fossil fuels. Exporters are investing in large production facilities and improving supply chain logistics to meet the increasing global demand. This trend has created a larger global biomass pellet market, generating new opportunities for producers while also contributing to the growth of renewable energy markets globally.
  • Government Incentives and Policy Support: The growth of the biomass pellet market rides on government incentives and policy support. Different governments are offering subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks that promote the production and use of biomass pellets. These policies aim at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, supporting rural economies, and encouraging the transition to renewable sources of power. Thus, government support has increased the uptake of biomass pellets in both industrial sectors and residential homes. This trend is expected to continue as governments worldwide prioritize sustainable energy options to meet their climate goals.

The emerging trends in the biomass pellet market are driving technological innovation, expanding market opportunities, and enhancing sustainable practices, thus reshaping the industry. These trends position biomass pellets as a major player in the global energy transition by offering an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. These shifts will speed up the adoption of biomass pellets as the market evolves, leading to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral energy landscape.

Recent Developments in the Biomass Pellet Market

In the last year, a great deal of dynamism and innovation has occurred in the market for biomass pellets, largely driven by global efforts to switch to renewable sources of energy and reduce carbon emissions. These developments include changes in production methods, expansion in market coverage, more government support, and increases across various sectors. These trends imply that they will significantly influence the future of the industry and make it an important component of the global energy mix.

  • Expansion of Production Capacity: The most notable development in the market is the worldwide extension of capacity for producing biomass pellets. Some major producers from North America, Europe, or Asia have invested in new plants or have upgraded their existing ones to meet the increasing demand for biomass pellets. As a result, there is an increase in demand for renewable energy as well as growing export markets, particularly in Europe and Asia. This has led to more robust supply chains, which can cater to rising international demand, positioning biomass pellets as major players in renewable energy sources.
  • Technological Advancements in Pellet Production: Innovations used during the production process have played a significant role in enhancing the efficiency and quality of biomass pellets. Modernization, such as advanced drying systems, high-pressure pellet mills, and automation, has reduced production costs while increasing fuel density in biomass pellets (Russo 6). These improvements enable producers to expand their operations while ensuring sustainability through environmentally friendly manufacturing processes with low carbon intensity levels (Russo 7). Technological innovations are essential for companies specializing in biomass pellets to outcompete conventional fuels and drive broader adoption across industries.
  • Increased Governmental Support and Incentives: Governments worldwide continue to offer incentives, subsidies, and favorable regulations in support of the biomass pellet market. Policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while embracing renewable energy have introduced tax waivers, grants, and subsidies for the production and use of biomass pellets. This facilitates industry growth by lowering adoption costs for customers and industries. Consequently, this results in a shift towards biomass energy, hastening global sustainability goals and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
  • Rising Demand in Industrial Applications: The demand for biomass pellets has surged, particularly in industrial sectors such as manufacturing and power generation. Biomass pellets are becoming increasingly popular as a renewable alternative to coal in co-firing processes, helping industries reduce their carbon footprints (Russo 3). The shift towards sustainable energy sources within the industrial sector is driving demand for biomass pellets, leading to more large-scale projects and long-term contracts (Russo 5). This increasing demand is not only boosting market growth but also reinforcing the role of biomass pellets in achieving carbon neutrality.

Recent developments in the biomass pellet market, such as expansion in production capacity, technological improvements, enhanced government support, rising industrial demand, and increased exports, are driving the market toward maturity through collective efforts.

Strategic Growth Opportunities for Biomass Pellet Market

Driven by the global shift towards renewable energy sources and sustainability, several strategic growth opportunities are available for biomass pellets across different applications. These include power generation, residential heating, industrial processes, and transportation, among others. As industries and consumers work towards minimizing their carbon footprints, compressed wood pellets present an economically viable alternative to fossil fuels.

  • Power Generation: The use of co-firing coal with biomass pellets offers significant growth opportunities, especially within the power generation sector. Governments and utilities are already embracing biomass pellets as a renewable fuel alternative to oil due to their environmental benefits. Biomass pellets are seen as a scalable alternative for sustainable energy solutions, and the power generation industry will continue to shift toward biomass fuel through regulatory frameworks and incentives that favor renewable energy. This will stimulate demand for biomass pellets in the coming years.
  • Residential Heating: Regions with cold climates and high heating demands provide good prospects for residential heating using wood pellets. Consumers prefer environmentally friendly alternatives such as wood pellet stoves and boilers, which are replacing gas or oil heaters in homes. This growth opportunity is supported by government incentives and increasing awareness about the environmental benefits of using biomass fuels for heating purposes. As more households switch to biomass pellet heating systems, the market is expected to expand, increasing pellet consumption.
  • Industrial Applications: Biomass pellets are increasingly being used in industries as a substitute for coal and other fossil fuels. Industries such as manufacturing, cement production, and food processing are adopting biomass pellets to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and enhance sustainability. The need to comply with regulations and meet consumer demand for environmentally friendly products is driving this growth opportunity. Therefore, the adoption of biomass pellets by industries is expected to accelerate, creating new market opportunities for advanced biomass technologies and infrastructure.
  • Transportation Fuels: Using biomass pellets as feedstock for biofuels in transportation presents an emerging growth opportunity. The transport industry is seeking ways to minimize its carbon footprint, and renewable fuels derived from biomass are considered a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Technological advancements in biomass conversion, coupled with rising investments in biofuel production facilities, support this opportunity. The rise of renewable transportation fuel markets has increased demand for biomass pellets, contributing to market growth.

The strategic growth opportunities within the biomass pellet market, such as power generation, residential heating, industrial applications, transportation fuels, and export market expansion, have driven its growth over time. These opportunities position biomass pellets as a vital component of the global transition to renewable energy, aiding in the achievement of sustainability goals and offering a scalable, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

Biomass Pellet Market Driver and Challenges

The biomass pellet market is influenced by several drivers and challenges that shape its growth and development. Key drivers include technological advancements, increasing demand for renewable energy, government incentives, environmental concerns, and raw material availability. Conversely, the market also faces challenges such as high production costs and inefficiencies in the supply chain system, which may hinder its progress, as well as competition from other renewable energy sources and unclear policies.

Drivers:

  • Technological Advancements: Technological advancements have been a major factor influencing the biomass pellet market, particularly in terms of efficiency in production and quality enhancement. Developments such as high-pressure feeders, improved drying techniques, and automation have reduced production costs and increased energy density in biomass pellets. These advancements have made biomass pellets more competitive compared to traditional fossil fuels, driving market growth through economies of scale. As technology progresses, efficiency will increase, reducing the environmental impact of biomass production, and leading to expanded markets in mature segments like the wood pellet industry.
  • Persistent Demand for Renewable Energy: Rising global demand for renewable energy is a key factor driving the biomass pellet market. Countries are shifting from fossil fuels to biomass pellets for clean power generation, heating, and industrial processes, in line with climate goals. Policies that support renewable energy are further promoting this trend, creating room for growth in the industry. Biomass pellets will play a crucial role in the global energy transition.
  • Government Incentives and Policies: Governments' subsidies, tax benefits, and regulations are helping to promote the biomass pellet market. Policies aimed at reducing GHG emissions, supporting rural communities, and encouraging the green shift through bioresources have increased production and use. Government assistance reduces costs for consumers and industries, fostering market growth and accelerating sustainability goals.

Challenges:

  • High Production Costs: The biomass pellet market faces significant challenges due to high production costs. In many cases, costs may exceed those of traditional fossil fuels, considering factors such as raw material procurement, processing, and transportation. These costs are influenced by energy prices, labor costs, and technological investments. Price-sensitive markets may struggle to adopt biomass pellets. Continued innovation and economies of scale are necessary to lower costs and make biomass pellets more competitive.
  • Inefficient Supply Chain: Inefficiencies in the supply chain, including complicated logistics, late deliveries, rising costs, and product deterioration, are challenges in the biomass pellet market. These inefficiencies may impede growth by restricting access to end-users. Investments in infrastructure, logistics management, and storage solutions are essential to mitigate these issues and ensure biomass pellets remain competitive in the global energy market.
  • Legal Ambiguities: In certain markets, legal regulations around biomass pellet production and use are not fully defined, creating uncertainty. Rules may vary from one region to another, making producers uncertain and delaying investments. Changes in environmental regulations, subsidies, or trade limitations could also impact market development. Cooperation between industry players and policymakers is needed to establish a framework for sustainable growth in the biomass pellet sector.

The biomass pellet market is influenced by several forces, both positive and negative. This results in a mixture of factors that require progress through technological advancements, driven by the present-day demand for renewable sources of energy (eco-electricity), as well as governmental incentive programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with various economic activities. On the other hand, concerns about environmental pollution and the scarcity of biomass resources in regions where the industry is predominantly located also present challenges.

List of Biomass Pellet Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies biomass pellet companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the biomass pellet companies profiled in this report include-

  • Drax Group
  • Enviva
  • German Pellets
  • AS Graanul Invest
  • Pinnacle Renewable Energy
  • Lignetics
  • Zilkha Biomass Energy
  • Fram Fuels
  • Abellon CleanEnergy
  • Ecostan

Biomass Pellet by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global biomass pellet market by source, type, application, and region.

Biomass Pellet Market by Source [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Industrial Waste & Co-Product
  • Agriculture Residue
  • Food Waste
  • Energy Crop
  • Virgin Lumber
  • Others

Biomass Pellet Market by Type [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Wood Pellet
  • Agri Pellet
  • Torrefied Pellet
  • Others

Biomass Pellet Market by Application [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Power Generation
  • Industrial Heating
  • Residential Heating
  • Others

Biomass Pellet Market by Region [Analysis by Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • The Rest of the World

Country Wise Outlook for the Biomass Pellet Market

The biomass pellet market has seen significant advancements globally, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy, sustainability goals, and government incentives. Technological innovations, policy support, and raised environmental awareness have led to growth in key markets like China, Germany, India, and Japan.

  • United States: The U.S. has expanded its production capacity for biomass pellets due to both domestic demand and export opportunities. Government policies aimed at promoting renewable energy have focused on improving production efficiency and reducing costs. Several large-scale facilities have been constructed, particularly in the Southeast, where raw materials are abundant. This expansion has made the U.S. one of the leading exporters of biomass pellets, especially in Europe, where there is high demand for renewable energy sources.
  • China: Due to strong governmental support and technological advancements, China's biomass pellet market has grown rapidly. To reduce dependence on coal and reduce air pollution, government policies have increased the adoption of biomass energy. Investments in advanced conversion technologies have also improved efficiency, allowing for high-quality biomass production.
  • Germany: Germany has been a leader in integrating biomass pellets into its renewable energy grid. The use of advanced co-firing technologies that combine biomass pellets with coal in power plants has helped reduce CO2 emissions. Additionally, Germany's focus on energy efficiency has led to the development of highly efficient biomass heating systems for homes and businesses.
  • India: India's demand for biomass pellets has grown due to air pollution and the government's push for cleaner energy sources. Farming is a major contributor of raw materials for pellet production. New production facilities are being built to meet the increasing demand, and government incentives encourage biomass use, particularly in rural areas.
  • Japan: Japan's biomass pellet market has grown as part of its efforts to enhance energy security and sustainability. After Fukushima, Japan diversified its energy sources, with biomass playing a key role. Japan has invested in domestic production and imports of biomass pellets, mainly from Southeast Asia and North America, and has developed stringent quality standards to promote sustainability.

Features of the Global Biomass Pellet Market

Market Size Estimates: Biomass pellet market size estimation in terms of value ($B).

Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.

Segmentation Analysis: Biomass pellet market size by source, type, application, and region in terms of value ($B).

Regional Analysis: Biomass pellet market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.

Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different sources, types, applications, and regions for the biomass pellet market.

Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the biomass pellet market.

Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.

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This report answers following 11 key questions:

  • Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the biomass pellet market by source (industrial waste & co-product, agriculture residue, food waste, energy crop, virgin lumber, and others), type (wood pellet, agri pellet, torrefied pellet, and others), application (power generation, industrial heating, residential heating, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Global Biomass Pellet Market : Market Dynamics

  • 2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classifications
  • 2.2: Supply Chain
  • 2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges

3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2019 to 2031

  • 3.1. Macroeconomic Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • 3.2. Global Biomass Pellet Market Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • 3.3: Global Biomass Pellet Market by Source
    • 3.3.1: Industrial Waste & Co-product
    • 3.3.2: Agriculture Residue
    • 3.3.3: Food Waste
    • 3.3.4: Energy Crop
    • 3.3.5: Virgin Lumber
    • 3.3.6: Others
  • 3.4: Global Biomass Pellet Market by Type
    • 3.4.1: Wood Pellet
    • 3.4.2: Agri Pellet
    • 3.4.3: Torrefied Pellet
    • 3.4.4: Others
  • 3.5: Global Biomass Pellet Market by Application
    • 3.5.1: Power Generation
    • 3.5.2: Industrial Heating
    • 3.5.3: Residential Heating
    • 3.5.4: Others

4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region from 2019 to 2031

  • 4.1: Global Biomass Pellet Market by Region
  • 4.2: North American Biomass Pellet Market
    • 4.2.1: North American Market by Type: Wood Pellet, Agri Pellet, Torrefied Pellet, and Others
    • 4.2.2: North American Market by Application: Power Generation, Industrial Heating, Residential Heating, and Others
  • 4.3: European Biomass Pellet Market
    • 4.3.1: European Market by Type: Wood Pellet, Agri Pellet, Torrefied Pellet, and Others
    • 4.3.2: European Market by Application: Power Generation, Industrial Heating, Residential Heating, and Others
  • 4.4: APAC Biomass Pellet Market
    • 4.4.1: APAC Market by Type: Wood Pellet, Agri Pellet, Torrefied Pellet, and Others
    • 4.4.2: APAC Market by Application: Power Generation, Industrial Heating, Residential Heating, and Others
  • 4.5: ROW Biomass Pellet Market
    • 4.5.1: ROW Market by Type: Wood Pellet, Agri Pellet, Torrefied Pellet, and Others
    • 4.5.2: ROW Market by Application: Power Generation, Industrial Heating, Residential Heating, and Others

5. Competitor Analysis

  • 5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
  • 5.2: Operational Integration
  • 5.3: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Analysis

  • 6.1: Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • 6.1.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Biomass Pellet Market by Source
    • 6.1.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Biomass Pellet Market by Type
    • 6.1.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Biomass Pellet Market by Application
    • 6.1.4: Growth Opportunities for the Global Biomass Pellet Market by Region
  • 6.2: Emerging Trends in the Global Biomass Pellet Market
  • 6.3: Strategic Analysis
    • 6.3.1: New Product Development
    • 6.3.2: Capacity Expansion of the Global Biomass Pellet Market
    • 6.3.3: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures in the Global Biomass Pellet Market
    • 6.3.4: Certification and Licensing

7. Company Profiles of Leading Players

  • 7.1: Drax Group
  • 7.2: Enviva
  • 7.3: German Pellets
  • 7.4: AS Graanul Invest
  • 7.5: Pinnacle Renewable Energy
  • 7.6: Lignetics
  • 7.7: Zilkha Biomass Energy
  • 7.8: Fram Fuels
  • 7.9: Abellon CleanEnergy
  • 7.10: Ecostan