Softwood veneer sheets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported softwood veneer sheets worth $3.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 12.3K t |
Where Turkey imports softwood veneer sheets from
Finland alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.9M | 60% |
| United States | $378K | 12% |
| Ukraine | $340K | 11% |
| China | $241K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $228K | 7.4% |
| Russia | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.90. 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 veneer sheets exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $612 thousand of softwood veneer sheets in 2024 (260 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Mauritania (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Armenia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $192K | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 23% |
| Mauritania | $119K | 20% |
| India | $64K | 11% |
| Spain | $43K | 7% |
| Armenia | $37K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.3% |
| Malta | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey softwood veneer sheets imports (HS 4408.10): 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 4408.10: Wood: coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood veneer sheets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported softwood veneer sheets worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply softwood veneer sheets to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Ukraine (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of softwood veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of softwood veneer sheets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export softwood veneer sheets?
Yes. Turkey exported $612 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for softwood veneer sheets?
The HS code for softwood veneer sheets is subheading 4408.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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