Children's picture books imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported children's picture books worth $6.1 million (987 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 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 | $6.1M | 987 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 669 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 381 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 354 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 625 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 795 t |
Where Turkey imports children's picture books from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 86% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $248K | 4% |
| Germany | $138K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $25K | 0.4% |
| United States | $22K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, 26% above the world average of $4.92. 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.
Children's picture books exports from Turkey
Exports of children's picture books by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (474 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (12%), Spain (11%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $279K | 12% |
| Spain | $264K | 11% |
| Italy | $257K | 11% |
| United States | $230K | 9.6% |
| Bulgaria | $212K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $193K | 8% |
| Poland | $89K | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 3.5% |
| France | $70K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $61K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4903: Children's picture, drawing or colouring books.
Common questions
What is the value of children's picture books imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported children's picture books worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 987 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply children's picture books to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of children's picture books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $4.92 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 children's picture books to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export children's picture books?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Spain and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for children's picture books?
The HS code for children's picture books is heading 4903. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4903.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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