Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $485.7 million of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (593.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $647.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485.7M | 593.8K t |
| 2023 | $514.0M | 611.4K t |
| 2022 | $647.4M | 656.6K t |
| 2021 | $416.7M | 516.6K t |
| 2020 | $344.4M | 602.1K t |
| 2019 | $403.5M | 605.5K t |
| 2018 | $453.4M | 577.1K t |
| 2017 | $381.9M | 612.5K t |
Where Turkey imports bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), Finland (33%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $193.7M | 40% |
| Finland | $162.6M | 34% |
| Sweden | $63.0M | 13% |
| Russia | $20.5M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $17.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $68.4 million (58.9 thousand tonnes). Iran alone took 66% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4703.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $485.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 138 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($193.7 million), followed by Finland (33%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $381.9 million in 2017 to $485.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $647.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $455.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. Turkey exported $68.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Mongolia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $417.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.21. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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