Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste by Turkey reached $189.7 million in 2024 (1.01 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 150 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 52% on 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189.7M | 1.01M t |
| 2023 | $124.5M | 739.2K t |
| 2022 | $139.4M | 718.7K t |
| 2021 | $141.8M | 496.9K t |
| 2020 | $86.4M | 560.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.4M | 514.3K t |
| 2018 | $90.4M | 650.5K t |
| 2017 | $99.1M | 541.3K t |
Where Turkey imports kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from
The largest suppliers were Iraq (32%), Bulgaria (17%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $60.4M | 32% |
| Bulgaria | $31.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $26.5M | 14% |
| Romania | $10.6M | 5.6% |
| Greece | $10.4M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 4.3% |
| Algeria | $7.9M | 4.2% |
| Libya | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $3.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imports (HS 4707.10): 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 4707.10: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $189.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.01 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft and corrugated cardboard waste to Turkey?
Iraq was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($60.4 million), followed by Bulgaria (17%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.1 million in 2017 to $189.7 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $118.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
The HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste is subheading 4707.10. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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