Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Turkey reached $56.1 million in 2024 (74.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $76.6 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 | $56.1M | 74.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 56.2K t |
| 2022 | $76.6M | 72.3K t |
| 2021 | $55.8M | 64.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 64.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 44.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 27.8K t |
Where Turkey imports light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were Russia (28%), Sweden (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $15.5M | 28% |
| Sweden | $10.4M | 19% |
| United States | $7.5M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 5% |
| Finland | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.7M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $5.1 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (26%), Morocco (13%), Philippines (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 26% |
| Morocco | $650K | 13% |
| Philippines | $463K | 9.1% |
| Greece | $411K | 8.1% |
| Portugal | $336K | 6.6% |
| Iraq | $283K | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $268K | 5.3% |
| Georgia | $128K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $125K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $116K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.31): 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 4804.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $56.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 195 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Sweden (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.04 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 unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $56.1 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $76.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Morocco and the Philippines. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $51.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.31. 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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