Wood tar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood tar by Turkey reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 593 t |
Where Turkey imports wood tar from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 54% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 44% |
| France | $25K | 1% |
| Germany | $24K | 1% |
| China | $7K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 109% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
Wood tar exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported wood tar worth $348 thousand (120 tonnes). Most of it went to Sweden (43%), Iran (30%), Lebanon (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+716% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $151K | 43% |
| Iran | $105K | 30% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 8.5% |
| United States | $26K | 7.5% |
| Jordan | $17K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.6% |
| Syria | $5K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.4% |
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 3807: Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch.
Common questions
What is the value of wood tar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported wood tar worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood tar to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (43%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood tar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $0.79 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 tar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export wood tar?
Yes. Turkey exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Iran and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood tar?
The HS code for wood tar is heading 3807. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3807.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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