Luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) by Turkey reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 794 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 491 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 207 t |
Where Turkey exports luggage (fibre or paperboard) to
Most of it went to Germany (16%), Iraq (12%), Syria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Montenegro grew fastest (+829% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $579K | 16% |
| Iraq | $422K | 12% |
| Syria | $251K | 7.1% |
| Greece | $133K | 3.7% |
| Georgia | $132K | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 3.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $106K | 3% |
| Spain | $96K | 2.7% |
| Bahamas | $90K | 2.5% |
| Montenegro | $83K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 89% below the world average of $18.89, 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.
Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports to Turkey
Imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) by Turkey reached $3.0 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (49%), China (25%), Italy (4%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 49% |
| China | $744K | 25% |
| Italy | $122K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $113K | 3.8% |
| India | $79K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $78K | 2.7% |
| France | $75K | 2.5% |
| United States | $65K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $41K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy luggage (fibre or paperboard) from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($579 thousand), followed by Iraq (12%) and Syria (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 129 buyer countries in total. Montenegro grew fastest among the top ten, up 829% on the year.
What is the average export price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $18.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $602 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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