Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.4 million of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.5 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 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey imports coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) from
Most of the value came from France (40%), South Korea (17%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 40% |
| South Korea | $581K | 17% |
| Sweden | $493K | 15% |
| Italy | $396K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $330K | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $104K | 3.1% |
| Finland | $64K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $48K | 1.4% |
| China | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) worth $798 thousand (428 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $772K | 97% |
| Iran | $8K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.31): 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 4810.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
Yes. Turkey exported $798 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Iran and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.31. 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 4810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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