Color photographic paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of color photographic paper by Turkey reached $5.7 million in 2024 (775 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $5.7M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 912 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 968 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 720 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 596 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports color photographic paper from
Netherlands alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 97% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.2% |
| China | $50K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color photographic paper exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported color photographic paper worth $965 thousand (113 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (38%), Kazakhstan (32%), Azerbaijan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $362K | 38% |
| Kazakhstan | $306K | 32% |
| Azerbaijan | $151K | 16% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $44K | 4.5% |
| Georgia | $38K | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $31K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $19K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.9% |
| Albania | $5K | 0.5% |
| Russia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey color photographic paper imports (HS 3703.20): 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 3703.20: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed.
Common questions
What is the value of color photographic paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported color photographic paper worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply color photographic paper to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of color photographic paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color photographic paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export color photographic paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for color photographic paper?
The HS code for color photographic paper is subheading 3703.20. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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