Softwood plywood exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of softwood plywood by Turkey reached $4.9 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $821K | 698 t |
Where Turkey exports softwood plywood to
The largest buyer markets were Poland (15%), Egypt (13%), Bulgaria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $733K | 15% |
| Egypt | $663K | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $535K | 11% |
| Greece | $528K | 11% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $399K | 8.1% |
| Romania | $376K | 7.6% |
| Lithuania | $229K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $190K | 3.8% |
| France | $137K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $136K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Softwood plywood imports to Turkey
Imports of softwood plywood by Turkey reached $4.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Morocco (32%), Chile (24%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.4M | 32% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 24% |
| Finland | $577K | 14% |
| Germany | $267K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $267K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 3.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $122K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $119K | 2.8% |
| India | $109K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $86K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey softwood plywood exports (HS 4412.39): 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 4412.39: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood plywood exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported softwood plywood worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy softwood plywood from Turkey?
Poland was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($733 thousand), followed by Egypt (13%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average export price of softwood plywood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of softwood plywood from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $821 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 501%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import softwood plywood?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Chile and Finland. That compares with exports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for softwood plywood?
The HS code for softwood plywood is subheading 4412.39. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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