Sulfite wood pulp imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.3 million of sulfite wood pulp in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.7 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 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 37.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 32.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 21.0K t |
Where Turkey imports sulfite wood pulp from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 57% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 33% |
| France | $196K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $161K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $38K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4704
| 4704.21 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood | 59% |
| 4704.29 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood | 41% |
| 4704.11 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Sulfite wood pulp exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported sulfite wood pulp worth $705 thousand (380 tonnes). Iran alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $410K | 58% |
| Kazakhstan | $130K | 19% |
| Gambia | $96K | 14% |
| Russia | $53K | 7.6% |
| Algeria | $8K | 1.1% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0% |
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 4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite wood pulp imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sulfite wood pulp worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfite wood pulp to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (33%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfite wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.94 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 sulfite wood pulp to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $25.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sulfite wood pulp?
Yes. Turkey exported $705 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Kazakhstan and the Gambia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfite wood pulp?
The HS code for sulfite wood pulp is heading 4704. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4704.21 (59% of the value) and 4704.29 (41%). 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 4704 page.
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