Turkey - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingTurkey Experiences a Significant Decline in Wood Pulp Imports, Falling to $1.1 Billion in 2023
Turkey Wood Pulp Imports
In 2023, imports of wood pulp into Turkey dropped modestly to 1.6M tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +21.5% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.6M tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.
In value terms, wood pulp imports declined rapidly to $1.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 58%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.5B, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Wood Pulp in Turkey (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 93.0 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 201 | 234 | 133 | 152 | 268 | 457 | 287 |
| United States | 202 | 163 | 182 | 147 | 155 | 195 | 168 | 153 | 157 | 268 | 247 |
| Finland | 77.5 | 61.5 | 84.6 | 98.1 | 77.4 | 166 | 150 | 109 | 169 | 190 | 153 |
| Sweden | 54.6 | 64.1 | 40.8 | 50.4 | 101 | 64.8 | 80.3 | 71.4 | 78.5 | 126 | 101 |
| Uruguay | 6.4 | 16.9 | 53.0 | 55.3 | 40.9 | 61.2 | 50.7 | 57.0 | 66.4 | 87.9 | 90.6 |
| Portugal | 22.7 | 58.2 | 45.5 | 56.9 | 66.4 | 65.0 | 73.2 | 75.6 | 72.4 | 102 | 87.2 |
| Indonesia | 14.4 | 3.4 | 23.0 | 25.6 | 17.3 | 37.0 | 62.2 | 33.2 | 27.7 | 83.6 | 48.1 |
| Spain | 36.1 | 42.0 | 15.7 | 28.0 | 49.1 | 38.9 | 69.2 | 30.1 | 29.1 | 28.4 | 36.9 |
| Others | 121 | 102 | 108 | 66.5 | 90.8 | 109 | 63.2 | 63.3 | 86.4 | 168 | 82.7 |
| Total | 627 | 650 | 690 | 661 | 799 | 972 | 849 | 745 | 954 | 1,511 | 1,132 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Brazil (453K tons) constituted the largest wood pulp supplier to Turkey, with a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (217K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uruguay (216K tons), with a 13% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-2.9% per year) and Uruguay (+36.3% per year).
In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to Turkey were Brazil ($287M), the United States ($247M) and Finland ($153M), with a combined 61% share of total imports. Sweden, Uruguay, Portugal, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +30.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, chemical wood pulp (1.6M tons) was the main type of wood pulp supplied to Turkey, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by dissolving grade wood pulp (14K tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports. Mechanical wood pulp (9.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of chemical wood pulp imports stood at +5.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: dissolving grade wood pulp (+39.8% per year) and mechanical wood pulp (+38.3% per year).
In value terms, chemical wood pulp ($1.1B) constituted the largest type of wood pulp supplied to Turkey, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by dissolving grade wood pulp ($14M), with a 1.2% share of total imports. It was followed by mechanical wood pulp, with a 0.4% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the wood pulp price stood at $706 per ton (CIF, Turkey), reducing by -24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $930 per ton in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,139 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($419 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood 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 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
- FCL 1655 - Semi-chemical wood pulp
- FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached
- FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
- FCL 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp
- FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
- FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
