According to the German Energy Wood and Pellet Association e. V. (DEPV), the price of wood pellets in Germany dropped by 4.1% in May compared to the previous month. The average price per tonne is € 242.27 / t (6 t purchases), equivalent to 4.85 cents per kWh of heat. Heating oil costs 6.92 cents / kWh and natural gas 6.27 cents / kWh. The price advantage of pellets over fuel oil is 30.0% and over natural gas 22.7%.
Compared to the same month of the previous year (EUR 239.05 / t), the average price has increased by 1.3%.
Regional prices (purchase quantity: 6t)
The price for wood pellets in May 2019 varies regionally as follows:
Southern Germany: 237.71 EUR / t
Central Germany: 243.70 EUR / t
North and East Germany: 245.41 EUR / t.
Larger quantities (26 t)
South: 224.96 EUR / t, Central: 226.22 EUR / t, north / east: 236.39 EUR / t (all incl. VAT).