Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) by Turkey reached $558.1 million in 2024 (990.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 121 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $558.1M | 990.1K t |
| 2023 | $422.9M | 924.8K t |
| 2022 | $498.7M | 866.1K t |
| 2021 | $452.1M | 677.4K t |
| 2020 | $354.1M | 754.3K t |
| 2019 | $294.2M | 624.8K t |
| 2018 | $323.4M | 522.4K t |
| 2017 | $335.6M | 507.6K t |
Where Turkey imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (48%), Uruguay (23%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $270.0M | 48% |
| Uruguay | $126.4M | 23% |
| Portugal | $96.5M | 17% |
| Spain | $26.3M | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $13.3M | 2.4% |
| Finland | $10.6M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $8.6M | 1.5% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $46.7 million of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) in 2024 (49.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $44.5M | 95% |
| Afghanistan | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Belarus | $570K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $20K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): 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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $558.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 990.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($270.0 million), followed by Uruguay (23%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $335.6 million in 2017 to $558.1 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $404.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
Yes. Turkey exported $46.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Afghanistan and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $511.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. 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.
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