French wood energy market estimated at €2 billion Wood energy, which includes logs (firewood), wood pellets, wood chips and charcoal, is France's leading renewable energy source, accounting for almost 40% of the country's renewable energy consumption.however, its contribution to the French energy mix remains below 4%. France's forest area covers 28% of the country's total land area, and increases by between 50,000 and 100,000 hectares every year. France marketed 38.1 million cubic meters of roundwood in 2019, with softwoods being the most widely harvested type. Globally, the bioenergy sector, with wood as a solid biofuel, accounted for 85.7% of total bioenergy consumption. Wood fuel production grew by 0.4% a year, while wood pellets and charcoal saw significant production increases of 115% and 45% respectively. The French market is showing stability, with an average market value of around €2 billion since 2013. The residential sector remains the main consumer, accounting for over 70% o
