Newsprint imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of newsprint by Turkey reached $43.6 million in 2024 (84.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $102.9 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 | $43.6M | 84.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 89.5K t |
| 2022 | $81.9M | 111.0K t |
| 2021 | $56.9M | 117.5K t |
| 2020 | $43.7M | 122.1K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 134.6K t |
| 2018 | $102.9M | 184.0K t |
| 2017 | $96.9M | 216.8K t |
Where Turkey imports newsprint from
Most of the value came from Russia (49%), Canada (33%), Norway (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $21.5M | 49% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 33% |
| Norway | $4.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $497K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $327K | 0.8% |
| United States | $132K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $78K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0% |
| Finland | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newsprint exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.4 million of newsprint in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Greece (19%), Cyprus (16%), Iraq (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+866% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $444K | 19% |
| Cyprus | $382K | 16% |
| Iraq | $341K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $285K | 12% |
| France | $120K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 4.1% |
| Uganda | $85K | 3.6% |
| United States | $81K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $67K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $60K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported newsprint worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by Canada (33%) and Norway (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of newsprint to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.9 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $102.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export newsprint?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Cyprus and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. 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 4801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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