Carbon and copy paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carbon and copy paper worth $14.1 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $40.0 million.
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 | $14.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 28.8K t |
Where Turkey imports carbon and copy paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (41%), South Korea (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.8M | 41% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 23% |
| China | $3.2M | 23% |
| Spain | $663K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $571K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $159K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $133K | 0.9% |
| United States | $86K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $71K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets | 62% |
| 4809.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or… | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon and copy paper exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.7 million of carbon and copy paper in 2024 (893 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (16%), Algeria (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $424K | 16% |
| Algeria | $311K | 12% |
| United States | $264K | 9.8% |
| Ukraine | $240K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 7.4% |
| Russia | $173K | 6.5% |
| Bangladesh | $157K | 5.9% |
| Israel | $104K | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $86K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $81K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbon and copy paper worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.81 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of carbon and copy paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.0 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $40.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carbon and copy paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Algeria and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (62% of the value) and 4809.90 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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