Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) worth $6.1 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $6.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $452K | 385 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $981K | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) from
Russia alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.3M | 87% |
| Indonesia | $342K | 5.6% |
| China | $235K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $112K | 1.8% |
| India | $100K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.17, 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 (small sheets) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) worth $221 thousand (272 tonnes). Moldova alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | $190K | 86% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $10K | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $6K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $3K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Syria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.62): 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 4802.62: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Indonesia (6%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $981 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets)?
Yes. Turkey exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Moldova, Kyrgyzstan and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) is subheading 4802.62. 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?
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