Pulp making machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $23.6 million of pulp making machinery in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.6 million.
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 | $23.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 767 t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 803 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 456 t |
| 2017 | $567K | 41 t |
Where Turkey imports pulp making machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Denmark (19%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 46% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 19% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 17% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| France | $404K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $326K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $285K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $276K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $260K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.86 per kg, 29% above the world average of $16.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pulp making machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $602 thousand of pulp making machinery in 2024 (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $336K | 56% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 17% |
| Chile | $96K | 16% |
| Russia | $46K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $4K | 0.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $4K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.5% |
| Armenia | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pulp making machinery imports (HS 8439.10): 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 8439.10: Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of pulp making machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pulp making machinery worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 143 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulp making machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Denmark (19%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pulp making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.86 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $16.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pulp making machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $567 thousand in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $53.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pulp making machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $602 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Saudi Arabia and Chile. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulp making machinery?
The HS code for pulp making machinery is subheading 8439.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8439 page.
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