Sawn wood imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn wood by Turkey reached $226.7 million in 2024 (563.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less 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 | $226.7M | 563.2K t |
| 2023 | $243.6M | 590.0K t |
| 2022 | $163.0M | 282.8K t |
| 2021 | $113.4M | 237.6K t |
| 2020 | $94.5M | 242.7K t |
| 2019 | $103.7M | 282.3K t |
| 2018 | $180.6M | 561.1K t |
| 2017 | $236.4M | 807.3K t |
Where Turkey imports sawn wood from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (34%), Cameroon (14%), Russia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Cameroon grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $76.7M | 34% |
| Cameroon | $30.8M | 14% |
| Russia | $27.0M | 12% |
| Belarus | $23.0M | 10% |
| United States | $14.4M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $11.3M | 5% |
| Sweden | $8.8M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| Central African Republic | $3.0M | 1.3% |
| Ecuador | $2.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a… | 54% |
| 4407.12 | Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or… | 15% |
| 4407.28 | Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 9% |
| 4407.29 | Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness… | 8.2% |
| 4407.91 | Wood: oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 4.9% |
| 4407.95 | Wood: ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 2.5% |
| 4407.27 | Wood, tropical: sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 1.9% |
| 4407.99 | Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading… | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.54, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $49.9 million of sawn wood in 2024 (166.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (46%), Iraq (16%), Cyprus (5%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $22.9M | 46% |
| Iraq | $7.7M | 16% |
| Cyprus | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.0M | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Syria | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $931K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $898K | 1.8% |
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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sawn wood worth $226.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 563.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($76.7 million), followed by Cameroon (14%) and Russia (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.54 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 sawn wood to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.4 million in 2017 to $226.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $243.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sawn wood?
Yes. Turkey exported $49.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Iraq and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $176.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (54% of the value) and 4407.12 (15%). 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.
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