Firewood market seen reaching $1.5 billion by 2031

By AI, Created 6:21 AM UTC, June 05, 2026, /AGP/ – The global firewood market is projected to grow from $878.5 million in 2021 to $1.5 billion by 2031, driven by camping, hospitality and broader commercialization. The report also points to rising demand in developing Asia-Pacific markets, even as electric heating alternatives and fire-safety concerns weigh on adoption.

Why it matters: - The firewood market is expected to add more than $600 million in value by 2031. - Growth in camping and hospitality is increasing demand for firewood across residential and commercial use cases. - The shift toward commercial firewood production is changing how the category is made, sold and distributed.

What happened: - Firewood Market Size was valued at $878.50 million in 2021. - The market is estimated to reach $1.5 billion by 2031. - The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2031. - The report was released June 5, 2026. - Allied Market Research included sample and purchase pages in the release: Download Sample Report and For Purchase Enquiry.

The details: - Demand is being supported by stronger wood use in commercial sectors across developing Asia-Pacific countries. - The wood industry is described as contributing to socioeconomic and sustainable environmental development. - Wood energy use includes fireplace logs, wood chips, pellets, briquettes, charcoal, gasified wood fuel, liquefied wood fuel, sawdust and shavings. - Wood is used for heating homes, cooking on grills and use in specially made stoves. - Commercial wood manufacturing facilities use wood fuel to dispose of waste wood and convert it into energy. - The report cites environmental impact, cost, convenience, dependability and simplicity as key purchase factors. - The report says firewood can be more cost-effective than some alternative fuels, though it may be less convenient. - The market is segmented by type into log wood, wood chips, pellets and forestry residues. - The market is split by end user into commercial and residential. - Distribution channels include hypermarkets/supermarkets, specialty stores, online sales channels and others. - Regions covered include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA. - Listed market players include Norestven Ltd., Woodbioma, Premier Firewood Company, JB Firewood Co., UAB Vli Timber, Firewood Fuel MK, Cutting Edge Firewood, Wood Step, Cornish Firewood, Pinnacle Firewood Company, The Log Store Group, Lost Coast Forest Products, Wilson Enterprises, Surefire Wood and Woodmill.

Between the lines: - The market is becoming more industrialized as fewer consumers make their own firewood. - Larger machines and higher output volumes are pushing the sector toward more standardized, professional production. - The report says ergonomics and automation are becoming more important in firewood processors, including smart joysticks, simpler interfaces, semi-automated cutting and splitting, and improved log-deck design. - Fire-safety and usability issues are creating headwinds for the category. - Creosote buildup, localized heat and hot handling surfaces increase maintenance and safety concerns. - Those issues are helping drive interest in alternatives such as electric heating and electric firewood logs. - The report also highlights a “campfire in a can” product aimed at campers and travelers as an example of ongoing product innovation.

What’s next: - Firewood suppliers are likely to keep scaling production as commercial buying grows. - The strongest demand growth is likely to come from camping, hospitality and commercial fuel users. - Alternative heating products may continue to pressure firewood adoption in markets where convenience and safety matter most. - Commercial players may keep investing in equipment that improves throughput, ergonomics and operator control.