Corrugated cardboard exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $13.0 million of corrugated cardboard in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 11.3K t |
Where Turkey exports corrugated cardboard to
The largest buyer markets were Georgia (27%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Iraq (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $3.5M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $967K | 7.5% |
| Iraq | $930K | 7.2% |
| Bulgaria | $755K | 5.8% |
| Cyprus | $740K | 5.7% |
| Mauritania | $602K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $549K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $545K | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $532K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $412K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 69% |
| 4808.90 | Paper and paperboard: other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed… | 20% |
| 4808.40 | Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported corrugated cardboard worth $9.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), Italy (22%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.7M | 40% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $765K | 8.3% |
| Sweden | $641K | 7% |
| China | $633K | 6.9% |
| United States | $507K | 5.5% |
| France | $370K | 4% |
| India | $186K | 2% |
| Poland | $111K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 0.8% |
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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported corrugated cardboard worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Iraq (7%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.23 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 exports of corrugated cardboard from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import corrugated cardboard?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Switzerland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4808.10 (69% of the value) and 4808.90 (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 4808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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