Fibreboard exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $967.8 million of fibreboard in 2024 (1.48 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 149 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $967.8M | 1.48M t |
| 2023 | $921.4M | 1.38M t |
| 2022 | $865.7M | 1.25M t |
| 2021 | $778.7M | 1.36M t |
| 2020 | $510.5M | 1.17M t |
| 2019 | $410.3M | 933.9K t |
| 2018 | $365.7M | 646.6K t |
| 2017 | $355.8M | 645.5K t |
Where Turkey exports fibreboard to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (16%), Morocco (13%), Romania (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $153.3M | 16% |
| Morocco | $126.8M | 13% |
| Romania | $55.0M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $46.8M | 4.8% |
| Libya | $44.9M | 4.6% |
| United States | $37.4M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $34.0M | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $32.5M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $31.3M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $30.0M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm | 63% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 21% |
| 4411.13 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm | 6.4% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other… | 4.6% |
| 4411.12 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm | 4.5% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fibreboard imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported fibreboard worth $25.3 million (49.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (29%), Germany (16%), Romania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $7.3M | 29% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 16% |
| Romania | $3.7M | 15% |
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $776K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $728K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $515K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $507K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fibreboard worth $967.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.48 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 149 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fibreboard from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($153.3 million), followed by Morocco (13%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.60 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 exports of fibreboard from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $355.8 million in 2017 to $967.8 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import fibreboard?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Germany and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $942.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (63% of the value) and 4411.92 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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