Newspaper and magazine waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of newspaper and magazine waste by Turkey reached $5.5 million in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.3 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 | $5.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 53.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 63.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 48.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 42.5K t |
Where Turkey imports newspaper and magazine waste from
The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), United Kingdom (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.6M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $932K | 17% |
| Italy | $867K | 16% |
| Greece | $515K | 9.3% |
| Serbia | $438K | 8% |
| Belgium | $224K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $179K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $158K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $118K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspaper and magazine waste exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $1.9 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.1M | 57% |
| Nigeria | $424K | 22% |
| India | $352K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $17K | 0.9% |
| Georgia | $8K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey newspaper and magazine waste imports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported newspaper and magazine waste worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply newspaper and magazine waste to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of newspaper and magazine waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export newspaper and magazine waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Nigeria and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. 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?
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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