Kraft wood pulp imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.07 billion of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (1.62 million tonnes). It ranks 7th of 145 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% more 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 | $1.07B | 1.62M t |
| 2023 | $955.1M | 1.56M t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 1.55M t |
| 2021 | $896.8M | 1.23M t |
| 2020 | $708.4M | 1.37M t |
| 2019 | $711.2M | 1.25M t |
| 2018 | $797.1M | 1.13M t |
| 2017 | $728.8M | 1.14M t |
Where Turkey imports kraft wood pulp from
Most of the value came from Brazil (27%), United States (18%), Finland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $287.5M | 27% |
| United States | $194.2M | 18% |
| Finland | $178.4M | 17% |
| Uruguay | $126.4M | 12% |
| Portugal | $96.5M | 9% |
| Sweden | $75.1M | 7% |
| Spain | $27.4M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $23.3M | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $13.3M | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $8.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.29 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood | 52% |
| 4703.21 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood | 46% |
| 4703.11 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood | 2.3% |
| 4703.19 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft wood pulp exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $115.2 million of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (108.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $89.4M | 78% |
| Russia | $12.1M | 11% |
| Mongolia | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| Afghanistan | $3.4M | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $744K | 0.7% |
| Belarus | $570K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $521K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $359K | 0.3% |
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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported kraft wood pulp worth $1.07 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.62 million tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 145 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($287.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Finland (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 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 kraft wood pulp to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $728.8 million in 2017 to $1.07 billion in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $1.17 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export kraft wood pulp?
Yes. Turkey exported $115.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Mongolia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $952.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4703.29 (52% of the value) and 4703.21 (45%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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