Bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.5 million of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.6 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 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 92% |
| France | $194K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) worth $203 thousand (152 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kazakhstan accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $107K | 53% |
| Gambia | $96K | 47% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4704.21): 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 4704.21: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 64 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (8%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. Turkey exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan and the Gambia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for bleached sulfite pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4704.21. 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 4704 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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