Wood charcoal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $38.1 million of wood charcoal in 2024 (79.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.1M | 79.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 65.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 63.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 62.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 83.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 87.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 95.3K t |
Where Turkey imports wood charcoal from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (36%), Egypt (14%), Cuba (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $13.8M | 36% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 15% |
| Cuba | $5.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $4.4M | 12% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 5% |
| Paraguay | $637K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $600K | 1.6% |
| China | $572K | 1.5% |
| Georgia | $510K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 99% |
| 4402.10 | Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood charcoal exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported wood charcoal worth $8.2 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (19%), Greece (12%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.6M | 19% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 12% |
| Iraq | $713K | 8.7% |
| Cyprus | $611K | 7.5% |
| France | $493K | 6% |
| Lebanon | $412K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $406K | 5% |
| Germany | $348K | 4.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $261K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $257K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported wood charcoal worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood charcoal to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Cuba (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.53 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 wood charcoal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export wood charcoal?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Greece and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (99% of the value) and 4402.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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