Handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $33.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 188 countries for exports of this product. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $33.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey exports handbag (fibre or paperboard) to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), United Arab Emirates (14%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 14% |
| United States | $3.1M | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 8% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.6M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| North Macedonia | $737K | 2.2% |
| France | $724K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $702K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.25 per kg, 37% above the world average of $12.59. 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.
Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $12.8 million of handbag (fibre or paperboard) in 2024 (505 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Malaysia alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $6.4M | 50% |
| China | $2.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 18% |
| Canada | $391K | 3.1% |
| France | $209K | 1.6% |
| Myanmar | $107K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.7% |
| Madagascar | $78K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $72K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $69K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 188 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries buy handbag (fibre or paperboard) from Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 162 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average export price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.25 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $12.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Turkey imported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, China and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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