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estimated cost. Add impurities ranking
Here is a detailed table summarizing the key properties of the main biomass pellet products
produced in Malaysia. This includes market size, calorific value per ton, estimated cost per
ton, and an impurities ranking for each type.
2024/2025 Calorific Value Estimated Cost
Pellet Type Impurities Ranking
Production (tonnes) (MJ/ton) (USD/ton)
Low (certified wood,
Wood Pellet 1,130,000 18,828 $127 [1]
0.5–1.5% ash) [2] [3]
Palm Kernel Shell Medium (slightly more
>5,000,000 19,246 $120 [4]
(PKS) ash, <3%) [5] [6]
High (high silica/ash,
Rice Husk Pellet 100,000+ 15,194 $50 [7]
>10%) [8] [9]
Rubberwood Low-Medium (1–3%
200,000 17,300 N/A
Pellet ash, consistent) [10]
Low-Medium (often
Bamboo Pellet 200,000 18,200 $360 [11]
<2% ash) [12] [13]
Coconut Shell Low (low mineral, 0.5–
<100,000 30,334 $600 [14]
Pellet 1% ash) [15] [16]
Notes:
Calorific values are expressed per metric ton and based on best mid-range figures from
Malaysian/Asian studies; actual values can vary with feedstock and processing.
Estimated costs reflect market and export values in 2024–2025 and may fluctuate based
on quality, certification, and shipment location.
Impurities ranking qualitatively rates common ash, silica, mineral, or undesirable inclusions.
Pellets with lower ash/mineral contents perform better (e.g., certified wood/coconut, then
bamboo/rubberwood, then PKS, with rice husk generally highest in ash/silica).
Some product types (notably rubberwood) lack reliable cost data due to smaller export
volumes or limited commercial pricing.
This table gives a comprehensive overview for selecting or evaluating Malaysian biomass pellets
by energy, price, and fuel quality.
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