Rough wood imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rough wood by Turkey reached $25.8 million in 2024 (42.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.7 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 | $25.8M | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 75.4K t |
| 2022 | $50.7M | 92.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 67.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 57.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 63.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 95.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 244.5K t |
Where Turkey imports rough wood from
Most of the value came from United States (41%), Central African Republic (17%), Serbia (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.5M | 41% |
| Central African Republic | $4.5M | 18% |
| Serbia | $2.4M | 9.3% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $857K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $853K | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $730K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $670K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $661K | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $615K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.12 | Wood: non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared: treated with paint, stains, creosote or… | 25% |
| 4403.91 | Wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated | 24% |
| 4403.49 | Wood, tropical: other than dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or… | 24% |
| 4403.99 | Wood: in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403 | 14% |
| 4403.94 | Wood: of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional… | 2.9% |
| 4403.22 | Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any… | 2.8% |
| 4403.11 | Wood: coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared: treated with paint, stains, creosote or other… | 2.1% |
| 4403.93 | Wood: of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional… | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 307% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Rough wood exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rough wood worth $9.3 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (27%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Georgia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.5M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 17% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 16% |
| Iraq | $1.1M | 12% |
| Senegal | $599K | 6.4% |
| Mauritania | $310K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $307K | 3.3% |
| Albania | $188K | 2% |
| Liberia | $175K | 1.9% |
| Armenia | $170K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rough wood worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply rough wood to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by the Central African Republic (17%) and Serbia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 307% above the world average of $0.15 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 rough wood to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $50.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rough wood?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4403.12 (25% of the value) and 4403.91 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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