Kraft paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kraft paper by Turkey reached $440.5 million in 2024 (528.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $577.9 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 | $440.5M | 528.3K t |
| 2023 | $397.5M | 461.8K t |
| 2022 | $577.9M | 545.6K t |
| 2021 | $437.0M | 502.4K t |
| 2020 | $377.5M | 517.9K t |
| 2019 | $321.2M | 401.4K t |
| 2018 | $417.8M | 516.5K t |
| 2017 | $350.7M | 501.7K t |
Where Turkey imports kraft paper from
Most of the value came from Finland (16%), Russia (15%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $68.6M | 16% |
| Russia | $67.4M | 15% |
| United States | $57.3M | 13% |
| Sweden | $50.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $25.2M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $24.7M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 5.5% |
| Slovakia | $18.8M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $14.5M | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $13.8M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 25% |
| 4804.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 21% |
| 4804.21 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 16% |
| 4804.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 13% |
| 4804.19 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 9.2% |
| 4804.29 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 6.5% |
| 4804.41 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no.… | 4.2% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $54.4 million of kraft paper in 2024 (52.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Philippines (14%), India (11%), Bulgaria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $7.5M | 14% |
| India | $6.1M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $5.3M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.2M | 9.5% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 3% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported kraft paper worth $440.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($68.6 million), followed by Russia (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of kraft paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350.7 million in 2017 to $440.5 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $577.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export kraft paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $54.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, India and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $386.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (25% of the value) and 4804.39 (21%). 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?
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