Wood Raw Material Price Outlook & Its Impact on Pellet Prices🔍 Chart Highlights:
Historical pellet price references:
2000: €200/ton
2014: €273/ton
2016: €217/ton
Recent upward trend since COVID-19 dip, known as the “Coronadip”, reflects increasing demand and market correction.
Forecasted pellet price levels based on raw material trends:
Minimum projection: €291/ton
Expected projection: €328/ton
Maximum projection: €352/ton
Producer Price Index (PPI) data suggests a return to long-term growth after a temporary peak and correction in 2021–2023.
📈 Outlook:
Pellet prices have shown a consistent upward trend over the past four years. However, this pace is likely unsustainable. A further price increase is expected in the short term, driven by raw material costs and market sentiment.
Depending on market conditions, an average increase between 10% and 42% is projected — a range typically anticipated by institutional investors in commodity sectors.
📌 Note: This chart reflects raw material price trends. Final product prices may differ due to manufacturing, logistics, and retail markups.
