Analysis of the structure of solid biofuel consumption in the domestic market of Ukraine

Abstract

The volumes and structure of consumption of solid biofuels on internal market of Ukraine are analyzed. The share of export-import of wood briquettes and pellets to the markets of EU, CIS and Asian countries is calculated. Volynska, Zhytomyrska, Zakarpatska, IvanoFrankivska, Lvivska, Rivnenska, Ternopilska, Hmelnytska and Chernivetska oblasts are proven to have the highest capacity of bioenergy market development. Fluectuation of prices for solid biofuel on internal market are analyzed across producers' positions and the reasons of this situation are found. The range of activities to stimulate available capacity of domestic enterprises both on internal and foreign markets of bioenergy resources is outlined.