UK wood pellet consumption set to reach record levels in 2026
Caroline Randall
Marketing Manager
In 2026, the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to remain the largest global consumer of imported wood pellets. In calendar year (CY) 2026, consumption is forecast to reach a record 10.35 million metric tons (MMT), requiring an estimated 10.15 MMT in imports – driven by strong demand for renewable power. The United States accounts for the vast majority of UK wood pellet imports. In 2026 the UK government announced a mandatory supply chain due diligence regime for forest-risk commodities and the development of a Common Biomass Sustainability Framework (CBSF), which carry significant implications for U.S. exporters. In 2025, consumption reached 9.95 MMT, with the biomass energy sector providing from 7 to as high as 17 percent of total UK electricity generation, depending on concurrent energy generation from other renewable sources.
