Exercise books exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported exercise books worth $2.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey exports exercise books to
Romania alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.7M | 58% |
| Croatia | $248K | 8.7% |
| Moldova | $218K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $208K | 7.2% |
| Lithuania | $55K | 1.9% |
| North Macedonia | $47K | 1.7% |
| United States | $41K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $40K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exercise books imports to Turkey
Imports of exercise books by Turkey reached $368 thousand in 2024 (52 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $228K | 62% |
| Bulgaria | $81K | 22% |
| Spain | $15K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.4% |
| France | $8K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey exercise books exports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported exercise books worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy exercise books from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Croatia (9%) and Moldova (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of exercise books from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import exercise books?
Yes. Turkey imported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bulgaria and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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