Cotton linters pulp imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cotton linters pulp worth $6.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
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 | $6.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $467K | 249 t |
| 2017 | $607K | 333 t |
Where Turkey imports cotton linters pulp from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Uzbekistan (46%), Turkmenistan (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 49% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.8M | 46% |
| Turkmenistan | $196K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $102K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotton linters pulp imports (HS 4706.10): 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 4706.10: Pulp: cotton linters pulp.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton linters pulp imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cotton linters pulp worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 90 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton linters pulp to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Uzbekistan (46%) and Turkmenistan (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton linters pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton linters pulp to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $607 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 890%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton linters pulp?
The HS code for cotton linters pulp is subheading 4706.10. 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 4706 page.
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