Mixed paper and cardboard waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mixed paper and cardboard waste by Turkey reached $86.3 million in 2024 (488.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $150.4 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 | $86.3M | 488.5K t |
| 2023 | $57.9M | 384.4K t |
| 2022 | $130.4M | 578.4K t |
| 2021 | $150.4M | 635.7K t |
| 2020 | $95.2M | 917.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.7M | 679.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 35.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 167.9K t |
Where Turkey imports mixed paper and cardboard waste from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $58.5M | 68% |
| Ireland | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| Libya | $3.4M | 4% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| North Macedonia | $1.3M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $10.7 million (42.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. India alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.2M | 58% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $899K | 8.4% |
| Spain | $708K | 6.6% |
| Nigeria | $613K | 5.7% |
| Iran | $441K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $252K | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $163K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $87K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $48K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mixed paper and cardboard waste imports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $86.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 488.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 150 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed paper and cardboard waste to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($58.5 million), followed by Ireland (4%) and Libya (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mixed paper and cardboard waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $86.3 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2021 at $150.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export mixed paper and cardboard waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Germany and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $75.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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