Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.8 million of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 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 | $2.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $588K | 471 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 947 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Turkey imports mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (40%), China (29%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 40% |
| China | $817K | 29% |
| India | $398K | 14% |
| Italy | $277K | 9.9% |
| Sweden | $75K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $17K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.53, 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.
Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) exports from Turkey
Exports of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (14%), Italy (9%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $180K | 14% |
| Italy | $114K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 6.7% |
| Greece | $81K | 6.4% |
| United States | $80K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $71K | 5.6% |
| Serbia | $51K | 4.1% |
| Uruguay | $46K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 3.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $40K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.69): 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 4802.69: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (29%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) is subheading 4802.69. 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 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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