Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) by Turkey reached $11.5 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.4 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 | $11.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 37.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 42.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 39.3K t |
Where Turkey imports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Finland (33%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.3M | 37% |
| Finland | $3.8M | 33% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| Austria | $705K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $309K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $141K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $118K | 1% |
| Belgium | $107K | 0.9% |
| United States | $73K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $65K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $1.0 million (543 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (40%), Iraq (20%), Georgia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $414K | 40% |
| Iraq | $213K | 20% |
| Georgia | $122K | 12% |
| Libya | $77K | 7.4% |
| Luxembourg | $44K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $29K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $24K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $23K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $14K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports (HS 4810.22): 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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Finland (33%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $30.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iraq and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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.
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