Bleached paper waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported bleached paper waste worth $7.1 million (29.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
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 | $7.1M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $485K | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $472K | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey imports bleached paper waste from
The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), United Kingdom (15%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $853K | 12% |
| France | $655K | 9.2% |
| Greece | $620K | 8.7% |
| Libya | $425K | 6% |
| Bulgaria | $406K | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $377K | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $318K | 4.5% |
| Algeria | $297K | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached paper waste exports from Turkey
Exports of bleached paper waste by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). India alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 86% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $64K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $38K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bleached paper waste imports (HS 4707.20): 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 4707.20: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached paper waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bleached paper waste worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached paper waste to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached paper waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached paper waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $472 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bleached paper waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Netherlands and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached paper waste?
The HS code for bleached paper waste is subheading 4707.20. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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