Glassine and glazed transparent paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glassine and glazed transparent paper by Turkey reached $21.3 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.7 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 | $21.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 16.3K t |
Where Turkey imports glassine and glazed transparent paper from
The largest suppliers were Italy (27%), Germany (22%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 22% |
| France | $3.3M | 16% |
| Hungary | $1.8M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 7% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| China | $1.1M | 5% |
| Spain | $823K | 3.9% |
| United States | $537K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $404K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glassine and glazed transparent paper exports from Turkey
Exports of glassine and glazed transparent paper by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (855 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (37%), Uzbekistan (19%), Romania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $762K | 37% |
| Uzbekistan | $390K | 19% |
| Romania | $143K | 6.9% |
| United States | $109K | 5.3% |
| France | $107K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $105K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $57K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $56K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $51K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glassine and glazed transparent paper imports (HS 4806.40): 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 4806.40: Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of glassine and glazed transparent paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glassine and glazed transparent paper worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassine and glazed transparent paper to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (22%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassine and glazed transparent paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glassine and glazed transparent paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export glassine and glazed transparent paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Uzbekistan and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassine and glazed transparent paper?
The HS code for glassine and glazed transparent paper is subheading 4806.40. 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 4806 page.
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