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Turkey - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 6, 2024

Turkey 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.Turkey Wood Pulp Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Wood Pulp in Turkey (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Brazil93.0139137134201234133152268457287
United States202163182147155195168153157268247
Finland77.561.584.698.177.4166150109169190153
Sweden54.664.140.850.410164.880.371.478.5126101
Uruguay6.416.953.055.340.961.250.757.066.487.990.6
Portugal22.758.245.556.966.465.073.275.672.410287.2
Indonesia14.43.423.025.617.337.062.233.227.783.648.1
Spain36.142.015.728.049.138.969.230.129.128.436.9
Others12110210866.590.810963.263.386.416882.7
Total6276506906617999728497459541,5111,132

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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Country coverage:

  • Turkey

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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