Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $91.5 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (43.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $91.5M | 43.2K t |
| 2023 | $95.1M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $79.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 36.3K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $67.4M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2017 | $45.6M | 26.3K t |
Where Turkey exports facial tissues and paper towels to
Most of it went to Georgia (9%), Israel (8%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $8.5M | 9.3% |
| Israel | $7.7M | 8.5% |
| Iraq | $7.3M | 8% |
| Morocco | $7.2M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 7.2% |
| Bulgaria | $5.4M | 5.9% |
| United States | $5.0M | 5.5% |
| Palestine | $4.0M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Facial tissues and paper towels imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $6.9 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Germany alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 74% |
| Egypt | $789K | 11% |
| United States | $158K | 2.3% |
| China | $153K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 2% |
| Iraq | $84K | 1.2% |
| France | $68K | 1% |
| Belgium | $67K | 1% |
| Italy | $44K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey facial tissues and paper towels exports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported facial tissues and paper towels worth $91.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy facial tissues and paper towels from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Israel (8%) and Iraq (8%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 160 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of facial tissues and paper towels from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.6 million in 2017 to $91.5 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $95.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import facial tissues and paper towels?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Egypt and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $84.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. 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 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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