Wood Pellets Buyer’s Guide: ENplus Grades, Quality and Packaging
Wood pellets are a renewable heating fuel made from compressed sawdust and wood shavings. They are used in home pellet stoves, boilers and larger heating systems, and demand rises every autumn. Because quality varies a lot between producers, buyers should know the main grades and specifications before ordering.
ENplus grades
ENplus is the most widely used quality certification for heating pellets. It has three classes:
| Class | Ash content | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ENplus A1 | 0.7% maximum | Home stoves and small boilers |
| ENplus A2 | 1.2% maximum | Larger boilers and some home systems |
| ENplus B | 2.0% maximum | Commercial and industrial boilers |
For all classes, moisture should be 10% or less and the net calorific value at least 16.5 MJ/kg. If a seller claims ENplus certification, check the certificate number on the official ENplus website.
Other points to check
- Diameter: 6 mm is standard for home stoves; 8 mm is common for larger boilers.
- Mechanical durability: high durability means fewer broken pellets and less dust.
- Raw material: clean wood without bark or chemicals burns cleaner.
- Fines: the amount of dust in the bag or delivery.
Packaging and storage
Pellets are sold in 15 kg bags on pallets of around one tonne, in 1-tonne big bags, or in bulk. Keep them completely dry – pellets swell and break up if they absorb water. Store bags under cover and off the ground.
Documents
Wood pellets are classified under HS code 4401.31. Some countries ask for a phytosanitary certificate or a fumigation certificate for wooden pallets. See our guide to export documents and our comparison of FOB, CFR and CIF.
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