Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon paper and transfer paper by Turkey reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.9 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 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
South Korea alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.2M | 59% |
| China | $1.9M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $125K | 2.3% |
| United States | $18K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon paper and transfer paper exports from Turkey
Exports of carbon paper and transfer paper by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (566 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (17%), Ukraine (13%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $311K | 17% |
| Ukraine | $240K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $179K | 9.7% |
| Russia | $170K | 9.3% |
| Bangladesh | $157K | 8.6% |
| Israel | $101K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $98K | 5.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $74K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $59K | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $44K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon 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 paper and transfer paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (35%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carbon paper and transfer paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. 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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