Semi-chemical wood pulp imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-chemical wood pulp by Turkey reached $13.1 million in 2024 (28.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 561% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $13.1M | 28.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey imports semi-chemical wood pulp from
Sweden alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $9.8M | 75% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 21% |
| United States | $237K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $232K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-chemical wood pulp imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 88 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 561% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-chemical wood pulp to Turkey?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Russia (21%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-chemical wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 15% 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 semi-chemical wood pulp to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for semi-chemical wood pulp?
The HS code for semi-chemical wood pulp is heading 4705. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4705.00. 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 4705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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