Sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) by Turkey reached $2.9 million in 2024 (540 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 80 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.6 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 | $2.9M | 540 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $204K | 22 t |
| 2021 | $564K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 206 t |
Where Turkey imports sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) from
One supplier dominates: Ecuador accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $2.8M | 98% |
| China | $41K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $19K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, close to the world average of $5.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) imports (HS 4407.22): 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 4407.22: Wood, tropical: virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 80 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) to Turkey?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (1%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2020 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) is subheading 4407.22. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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