Market pricing
What biomass pellet fuel is trading at across India.
Indicative bulk-order market pricing by state and feedstock, so you can see where A3 Energy’s delivered price sits relative to the wider market before you ask for a quote.
Note: these are reference prices for bulk orders. For smaller quantities, pricing may vary — talk to us.
State-wise pricing.
Select a state to see current price, trend, GCV, ash, moisture and 12-month average by local feedstock — all 32 states and union territories PelletRates tracks are available here.
| Feedstock | Price/ton | Trend | GCV (kcal/kg) | Ash | Moisture | Yearly avg | Monthly avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Straw/Husk | ₹7,500 | 3.4% | 3,800 | 18% | 9% | ₹6,900 | ₹7,275 |
| Groundnut Shell | ₹8,200 | 2.5% | 4,200 | 3% | 8% | ₹7,544 | ₹7,954 |
| Cotton Stalk | ₹7,800 | 2.7% | 3,600 | 8% | 8% | ₹7,176 | ₹7,566 |
| Bagasse | ₹7,200 | 2.7% | 3,500 | 3% | 8% | ₹6,624 | ₹6,984 |
| Coconut Shell | ₹9,500 | 3.0% | 4,500 | 3% | 8% | ₹8,740 | ₹9,215 |
Comparative pellet price analysis.
How the highest and most cost-effective states compare, nationally.
₹10,850
Highest average state price — Delhi
₹9,207
Best value — Madhya Pradesh
₹1,643
Price variance, highest vs. best value
Quality standards & scoring.
A weighted average of four parameters, each contributing 25% to a fuel’s overall quality score.
- Excellent9.0 – 10.0 — Premium quality, exceeds all standards.
- Very Good8.0 – 8.9 — High quality, meets all standards.
- Good7.0 – 7.9 — Good quality, suitable for most applications.
- Fair6.0 – 6.9 — Acceptable quality with minor deviations.
- Below Standard< 6.0 — Does not meet minimum requirements.
Ash content
Standard: < 1.5%
Lower ash content means cleaner burning and less residue.
- Excellent: < 1.0%
- Good: 1.0% – 1.5%
- Acceptable: 1.5% – 2.0%
Density
Standard: 600–750 kg/m³
Optimal density ensures efficient combustion and energy output.
- Excellent: 650–720 kg/m³
- Good: 600–650 kg/m³
- Acceptable: 580–600 kg/m³
Moisture content
Standard: < 10%
Low moisture content improves heating value and storage life.
- Excellent: < 8%
- Good: 8% – 10%
- Acceptable: 10% – 12%
Calorific value
Standard: > 16.5 MJ/kg
Higher calorific value provides more energy per unit mass.
- Excellent: > 17.0 MJ/kg
- Good: 16.5 – 17.0 MJ/kg
- Acceptable: 16.0 – 16.5 MJ/kg
Want A3 Energy’s own delivered price for your plant?
Get a quoteMarket pricing, trends and quality-scoring figures on this page are indicative bulk-order reference data reported by PelletRates (Peltra Energy), covering all 32 states and union territories in their state selector, as of 13 October 2026 — see their site for the live, current dataset. These figures are third-party market context, not A3 Energy’s own price list; they’re not committed quotes and may not reflect current rates. For A3 Energy’s actual delivered price for your tonnage and location, use the contact page.