U.S. exports of densified biomass fuel were 0.71 million tons and averaged $193.58 per ton in April 2024.

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U.S. sales of densified biomass fuel at 0.07 million in April 2024

U.S. sales of densified biomass fuel at 0.07 million in April 2024

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U.S. sales of densified biomass fuel in April 2024 were 0.07 million tons and averaged $220.21 per ton. Exports in April 2024 were 0.71 million tons and averaged $193.58 per ton, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration report.

As of April 2024, the monthly data collection included 76 operating manufacturers of densified biomass fuel. These manufacturers had a total production capacity of 13.17 million tons per year and collectively had an equivalent of 2,527 full-time employees.

In April 2024, the monthly respondents purchased 1.53 million tons of raw biomass feedstock, produced 0.85 million tons of densified biomass fuel, and sold 0.78 million tons of densified biomass fuel. Note that feedstock purchases do not directly relate to production in the same reporting period.