Abrasive paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported abrasive paper worth $21.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% from 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 | $21.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey imports abrasive paper from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (24%), China (17%), Greece (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $5.3M | 24% |
| China | $3.7M | 17% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 16% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $962K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $932K | 4.3% |
| United States | $913K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $899K | 4.1% |
| Finland | $743K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.30 per kg, close to the world average of $8.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Abrasive paper exports from Turkey
Exports of abrasive paper by Turkey reached $13.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (12%), United States (8%), Russia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 12% |
| United States | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $955K | 7.3% |
| Iran | $739K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $700K | 5.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $689K | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $681K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $540K | 4.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $505K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $486K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey abrasive paper imports (HS 6805.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6805.20: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported abrasive paper worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive paper to Turkey?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Greece (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.30 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $8.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export abrasive paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive paper?
The HS code for abrasive paper is subheading 6805.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6805 page.
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