Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $15.8 million of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $15.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey exports heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to
The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (31%), India (23%), Mexico (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $4.8M | 31% |
| India | $3.6M | 23% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $864K | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $787K | 5% |
| United States | $681K | 4.3% |
| Argentina | $518K | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $421K | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $292K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $275K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 170% above the world average of $0.89. 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.
Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $9.2 million of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Ukraine alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $5.5M | 60% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 20% |
| India | $608K | 6.7% |
| China | $486K | 5.3% |
| Chile | $312K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $286K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $68K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $42K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $30K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports (HS 4804.51): 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 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 71 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (23%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Germany and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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