A Proven Platform for Renewable Carbon

Woody biomass connects working forests to global markets through an established, scalable and integrated value chain. AWBA represents organizations operating across this full system — from sustainable forest management and sourcing, through processing and upgrading, to global deployment at industrial scale.

Over the past decade, the U.S. industrial wood pellet sector has demonstrated that woody biomass can be mobilized reliably and at scale from sustainably managed working forests.

Today, our members:

Operate

33 mills

across 11 states, producing approximately 10 million tons annually

Support more than

5,000

U.S. jobs

Deliver roughly

$2 billion

in annual exports

Ship globally through an established network of

9 port

terminals

Annual exports have grown

since 2012, transitioning from an emerging sector to a mature industrial supply chain

Generates

~3GW

of renewable energy

These systems were built to meet the demands of utility-scale heat and power generation, requiring long-term contracting, consistent quality, and year-round reliability. That foundation now positions the industry to serve a broader set of markets seeking scalable renewable carbon solutions.

From Biomass to Global Impact

Renewable carbon demand is rising as carbon dependent sectors and changing forest markets converge. This moment calls for coordinated, credible leadership to guide the next phase of woody biomass.