Tropical plywood imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical plywood by Turkey reached $15.0 million in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $15.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 890 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 4.0K t |
Where Turkey imports tropical plywood from
Malaysia alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.4M | 63% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 10% |
| Spain | $905K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $663K | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $573K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $544K | 3.6% |
| Gabon | $413K | 2.8% |
| India | $332K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $253K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.16, 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.
Tropical plywood exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tropical plywood worth $1.6 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.3M | 81% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 7.2% |
| Iraq | $34K | 2.1% |
| United States | $33K | 2% |
| Somalia | $25K | 1.6% |
| Serbia | $19K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $14K | 0.9% |
| Malta | $14K | 0.8% |
| North Macedonia | $12K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tropical plywood imports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tropical plywood worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical plywood to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical plywood to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export tropical plywood?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United Kingdom and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. 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.
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