Wood pellets are biomass fuel produced from wood, sawdust, agricultural by-products, or recycled wood, compressed into small pellets with a diameter of 6-10 mm and length of 10-30 mm.
1. Main Composition
Pure wood (free from harmful chemicals)
Moisture: <10%
Ash content: 3% - 5% (varies by wood type)
Energy content: 4,500-5,000 kcal/kg
2. Production Process
Raw material grinding: Wood/sawdust is crushed into small particles
Drying: Moisture reduced to <10%
Pelletizing: Hydraulic/mechanical pressing into pellets
Cooling & packaging
3. Classification
A1 (Premium): Ash <0.7%, for residential heating systems
A2 (Industrial): Ash <1.5%, for industrial boilers
B (Economy): Ash <3%, for biomass power plants
4. Applications
Heating fuel: Pellet stoves, fireplaces
Industrial use: Power plants, boilers
Export markets: Europe, Korea, Japan
5. Advantages
Eco-friendly: CO₂ neutral, low emissions
High efficiency: 90-95% combustion, low ash
Easy storage: Compact, moisture-resistant
6. Market Price (2024)
Vietnam: 3,000-4,500 VND/kg (varies by grade)
Export: $120-180/ton (FOB)
7. Quality Standards
ENplus (EU): Durability, moisture, ash content
FSC/PEFC: Sustainably sourced wood
1. Energy & Power Industry
Biomass power plants: Replace coal, reduce CO₂ emissions
Industrial boilers: Provide heat for wood processing, textile, and food factories
2. Heating Systems
Residential heating: Pellet stoves and fireplaces in Europe/North America
Industrial zones: Factory and livestock farm heating
3. Processing Industries
Ceramic/glass kilns: High and stable heat output
Engineered wood production: Heat supply for drying systems
4. Export Markets
Key markets: EU, Japan, South Korea (meeting ENplus/FSC standards)
Industrial Advantages
✓ High efficiency: 90-95% combustion, low ash (<3%)
✓ Cost-effective: 20-30% cheaper than oil/gas
✓ Sustainable: Renewable materials, carbon neutral
*Example: 1 ton of pellets = 4,800 kWh, enough to heat 10 households/day*
Note: Select appropriate pellet grade (A1 for residential, A2/B for industrial use).