Carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms by Turkey reached $5.2 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 187 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.1 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 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 12.1K t |
Where Turkey imports carbonless (self-copy) paper forms from
Indonesia alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 80% |
| Germany | $717K | 14% |
| China | $261K | 5% |
| Sweden | $33K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $23K | 0.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbonless (self-copy) paper forms exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $407 thousand of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms in 2024 (139 tonnes). Most of it went to Cyprus (39%), Kyrgyzstan (25%), Azerbaijan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $158K | 39% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $100K | 25% |
| Azerbaijan | $53K | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $32K | 7.8% |
| Malta | $12K | 2.9% |
| Albania | $11K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $10K | 2.5% |
| North Macedonia | $8K | 2% |
| Georgia | $7K | 1.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $5K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports (HS 4816.20): 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 4816.20: Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbonless (self-copy) paper forms worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carbonless (self-copy) paper forms?
Yes. Turkey exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms?
The HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms is subheading 4816.20. 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 4816 page.
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