Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $323.8 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (239.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 192 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $323.8M | 239.5K t |
| 2023 | $321.4M | 219.8K t |
| 2022 | $350.7M | 209.0K t |
| 2021 | $366.7M | 249.0K t |
| 2020 | $265.2M | 225.1K t |
| 2019 | $228.0M | 181.9K t |
| 2018 | $215.0M | 151.5K t |
| 2017 | $193.7M | 146.0K t |
Where Turkey exports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), United Kingdom (14%), Iraq (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47.9M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $44.9M | 14% |
| Iraq | $37.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $22.0M | 6.8% |
| France | $21.2M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $13.1M | 4% |
| Ireland | $11.1M | 3.4% |
| Syria | $8.5M | 2.6% |
| Libya | $8.5M | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $8.1M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $20.0 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (23%), Germany (15%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.6M | 23% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 11% |
| China | $2.1M | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $824K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $806K | 4% |
| Poland | $492K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports (HS 4819.10): 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 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $323.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 192 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($47.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Iraq (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $193.7 million in 2017 to $323.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $366.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $283.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Turkey imported $20.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Germany and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $303.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. 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 4819 page.
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