The U.S. exported 865,995.4 metric tons of wood pellets in June, up from both the 820,057.5 metric tons exported the previous month and the 832,092.2 metric tons exported in June 2022, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 8.
The U.S. exported wood pellets to approximately 16 countries in June. The U.K. was the top destination for U.S. wood pellet exports at 494,421.4 metric tons, followed by Japan at 150,281.2 metric tons and Denmark at 102,771.8 metric tons.
The value of U.S. wood pellet exports reached $171.43 million in June, up from $153.12 million in May and $141.32 million in June of last year.