Marketing Market Reviews - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Markets - Pellet Market, Woodworking Industry, Forest Industry, Fuel Market, Fuel Pellets - Germany
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Description
Brief report description The report contains analytical information on the state of the pellet market in Germany.
The issues of production capacity for the production of pellets in Germany, production volumes and prices for pellets.
Full report description The report contains analytical information on the state of the pellet market in Germany.
The issues of production capacity for the production of pellets in Germany, production volumes and prices for pellets.
Methods: Desk research
The idea of using forest raw materials for heating purposes is widespread and agreed in Germany. Large forest areas and powerful woodworking industry create a huge potential for the development of pellet production.
The pellet market also enjoys political support. The new renewable energy law provides a legal framework that favors further market growth. The law introduces or continues many programs that will contribute to the development of the market. The German Market Incentive Program (IDA) provides subsidies for homeowners who want to use pellets and other renewable sources of energy. In addition, there is now a commitment to use renewable energy in new buildings.
These tools are designed for the housing market, which makes the demand for pellets in Germany. Large-scale consumption is currently insignificant.
In 2008, the pellet production capacity in Germany was more than sufficient to meet domestic demand. Therefore, a large number of pellets are exported to fully utilize production capacity.
In Germany, the production of pellets began in 1998.
Estimated growth in the production of fuel pellets in Germany amounted to 400%. In Germany, there are 40 manufacturers of fuel pellets with a total production capacity of 1,800,000 tons with an expected growth of up to 2,300,000 tons in 2008. To date, there are 85,000 pellet systems using wood pellets.
Applications List of Tables:
Table 1. The cost of pellets in Germany, euro / ton
Chart list:
Chart 1. Production capacity for the production of pellets in Germany
Diagram 2. Production of pellets in Germany
