Cellulose imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cellulose worth $208.1 million (50.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 196 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 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 | $208.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2023 | $234.7M | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $222.0M | 44.6K t |
| 2021 | $176.3M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $156.7M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $141.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $177.5M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $163.9M | 42.3K t |
Where Turkey imports cellulose from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), China (18%), United States (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $79.4M | 38% |
| China | $38.0M | 18% |
| United States | $17.2M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $15.2M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $9.9M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 2.2% |
| India | $3.9M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms | 64% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): in primary forms | 16% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms | 15% |
| 3912.31 | Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms | 5% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0.3% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetates: non-plasticised, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose exports from Turkey
Exports of cellulose by Turkey reached $95.7 million in 2024 (54.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (13%), Peru (9%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.7M | 13% |
| Peru | $8.3M | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 6.4% |
| Russia | $6.1M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Serbia | $2.4M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cellulose worth $208.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($79.4 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 48 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cellulose to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163.9 million in 2017 to $208.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $234.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cellulose?
Yes. Turkey exported $95.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Peru and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $112.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (64% of the value) and 3912.20 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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