Mechanical wood pulp imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported mechanical wood pulp worth $11.3 million (24.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 110 countries for imports of this product. That is 98% 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 | $11.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 19.4K t |
Where Turkey imports mechanical wood pulp from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $6.5M | 58% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 12% |
| Croatia | $729K | 6.4% |
| Serbia | $637K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $263K | 2.3% |
| United States | $174K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $25K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4701: Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical wood pulp imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mechanical wood pulp worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 110 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical wood pulp to Turkey?
Norway was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Spain (15%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.52 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 mechanical wood pulp to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for mechanical wood pulp?
The HS code for mechanical wood pulp is heading 4701. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4701.00. 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 4701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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