Turkey - Bleached Sulphate Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingBleached Sulphate Pulp Imports in Turkey Surge 14% to Reach $1.2 Billion in 2024
Turkey Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports
For the third year in a row, Turkey recorded growth in purchases abroad of bleached sulphate pulp, which increased by 7.1% to 1.7M tons in 2024. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2014 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +36.5% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports expanded markedly to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.4B. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Bleached Sulphate Pulp in Turkey (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Brazil | 139 | 137 | 134 | 201 | 234 | 133 | 152 | 267 | 457 | 284 | 362 |
| United States | 161 | 180 | 145 | 152 | 193 | 162 | 150 | 146 | 262 | 239 | 244 |
| Finland | 61.4 | 84.4 | 97.9 | 75.6 | 165 | 149 | 109 | 166 | 188 | 148 | 166 |
| Uruguay | 16.9 | 53.0 | 55.3 | 40.9 | 61.2 | 50.7 | 57.0 | 66.4 | 87.9 | 89.8 | 98.2 |
| Portugal | 58.2 | 45.5 | 56.9 | 55.0 | 42.9 | 57.3 | 59.8 | 55.7 | 80.6 | 86.2 | 95.1 |
| Sweden | 58.4 | 34.3 | 44.4 | 96.1 | 58.1 | 73.9 | 66.0 | 68.8 | 117 | 92.1 | 94.1 |
| Indonesia | 3.4 | 23.0 | 25.6 | 17.3 | 37.0 | 62.2 | 33.2 | 27.7 | 83.6 | 47.6 | 53.5 |
| Others | 137 | 116 | 83.4 | 126 | 119 | 109 | 75.2 | 83.4 | 161 | 102 | 128 |
| Total | 635 | 673 | 642 | 764 | 910 | 797 | 701 | 881 | 1,437 | 1,088 | 1,240 |
Imports by Country
In 2024, Brazil (472K tons) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphate pulp to Turkey, accounting for a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (225K tons), twofold. Uruguay (225K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+0.9% per year) and Uruguay (+22.6% per year).
In value terms, the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Turkey were Brazil ($362M), the United States ($244M) and Finland ($166M), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Uruguay, Portugal, Sweden and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
Indonesia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
Wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood (1M tons) and wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood (653K tons) were the main products of bleached sulphate pulp imports to Turkey.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood (with a CAGR of +6.6%).
In value terms, wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood ($658M) and wood pulp; chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood ($582M) appeared to be the most imported types of bleached sulphate pulp in Turkey.
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the bleached sulphate pulp price amounted to $748 per ton (CIF, Turkey), surging by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, bleached sulphate pulp import price decreased by -19.8% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked at $933 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,081 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($437 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bleached sulphate pulp market in Turkey. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Turkey
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
