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Biomass pellets are compressed organic materials made from agricultural residues, wood waste, and energy crops. They serve as a sustainable, carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels for power generation and industrial heating.
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India has an estimated 754.48 million tonnes/year of total biomass availability and 228.52 million tonnes/year of surplus feedstock. Estimated annual biomass pellet demand is 38.55 million tonnes against a reported production capacity of 2.49 million tonnes, leaving a supply-demand gap of about 36.06 million tonnes per year.
Annual demand, capacity, and the gap in between — set against one of the world's largest biomass feedstock bases.
Annual demand
38.55MMT/yr
Estimated India-wide
Production capacity
2.49MMT/yr
Current reported output
Supply–demand gap
36.06MMT/yr
The open opportunity
Current capacity covers only a fraction of annual demand — against a 754 MMT total biomass base.
6.5%
covered
Top 10 states by projected annual demand (MMT/year)
Source: Peltra Energy India Biomass Market model, aligned with MNRE biomass-availability estimates. Annual structural estimates, not live readings. Last updated October 2026.
National average biomass pellet price is ₹9,705 per tonne. Live state-wise rates available across 32 states.
Average prices, grade, and demand across major producing states.
₹9,705
per tonne · across 32 states
₹9,620
Paddy Straw · /t
₹10,029
Paddy Straw · /t
₹9,794
Paddy Straw · /t
₹10,172
Mustard Stalk · /t
₹10,060
Cotton Stalk · /t
₹9,785
Bagasse · /t
32
states tracked · verified manufacturers
View full pricingRates scored against BIS & MNRE benchmarks · updated as manufacturers report.
Every winter, stubble burning across the Indo-Gangetic plain drives hazardous air quality — the 2024 season, mapped.
33,270
Fires
385
Avg AQI
58
Areas
Representative hotspots across the Indo-Gangetic plain, 2024 stubble season.
Biomass pelletization converts the same crop residue into clean energy pellets — ending the burning while paying farmers for what they used to set alight.
100%
Zero pollution
₹5,000+
Income / acre
Yes
Renewable
Everything you need to know about biomass pellets, pricing, and environmental impact
Biomass pellets are compressed organic materials made from agricultural residues like rice husk, wheat straw, sugarcane bagasse, and wood waste. The manufacturing process involves collecting the raw material, drying it to reduce moisture content (typically below 15%), grinding it into fine particles, and then compressing it under high pressure through a pelletizing machine. The natural lignin in the biomass acts as a binding agent, creating dense, uniform pellets without any chemical additives. These pellets typically have a diameter of 6-8mm and length of 10-30mm, with a calorific value of 3,500-4,500 kcal/kg.
Biomass pellet prices in India vary by state, quality, and raw material. As of 2026, the national average is around ₹9,705 per tonne, with most producing states ranging from about ₹9,207 to ₹10,850 per tonne. For example, Punjab averages ₹9,620 and Haryana ₹10,029 per tonne. Prices are influenced by raw material availability, production costs, transportation distance, moisture content, ash content, and seasonal demand fluctuations. Premium quality pellets with lower ash content (below 3%) and higher calorific value command prices at the upper end of the range. PelletRates tracks live rates updated daily across 35+ states.
Peltra Energy operates PelletRates, India's leading biomass pellet marketplace and direct supplier serving customers across the entire country. We offer:
Whether you're a small business or large industrial facility, we provide reliable biomass fuel solutions that reduce your carbon footprint while maintaining cost efficiency.
Biomass pellets offer significant advantages over coal. While coal costs around ₹8,000–10,000 per ton, pellets typically range from about ₹9,207 to ₹10,850 per tonne depending on feedstock and region. However, pellets provide better value due to:
Overall, the total cost of ownership makes pellets more economical for most industrial applications.
Biomass pellets are used across diverse industries:
The versatility and clean burning nature of pellets make them suitable for any application requiring thermal energy.
Replacing crop burning with biomass pelletization delivers massive environmental benefits:
This transition can prevent thousands of premature deaths annually while generating income for farmers.
Our team of biomass energy experts is here to help you make the switch to sustainable fuel