Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Turkey reached $91.8 million in 2024 (76.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $91.8M | 76.5K t |
| 2023 | $82.0M | 59.0K t |
| 2022 | $98.6M | 70.6K t |
| 2021 | $77.4M | 60.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 39.9K t |
| 2019 | $41.8M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 25.3K t |
Where Turkey imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Slovakia (20%), Austria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.9M | 21% |
| Slovakia | $18.1M | 20% |
| Austria | $14.8M | 16% |
| Portugal | $10.9M | 12% |
| Sweden | $9.8M | 11% |
| Russia | $4.6M | 5% |
| France | $1.8M | 2% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $2.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Israel (12%), Bulgaria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $545K | 20% |
| Israel | $310K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $301K | 11% |
| Spain | $190K | 7% |
| Algeria | $170K | 6.3% |
| Finland | $109K | 4% |
| South Africa | $107K | 4% |
| Hungary | $100K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $98K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $92K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): 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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $91.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 193 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Slovakia (20%) and Austria (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $91.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2022 at $98.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Israel and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $89.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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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