Paper articles exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paper articles by Turkey reached $179.3 million in 2024 (69.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179.3M | 69.6K t |
| 2023 | $192.5M | 65.3K t |
| 2022 | $221.8M | 69.6K t |
| 2021 | $176.0M | 68.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.7M | 49.5K t |
| 2019 | $97.6M | 44.0K t |
| 2018 | $79.4M | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $62.1M | 28.2K t |
Where Turkey exports paper articles to
Most of it went to France (13%), Italy (8%), Romania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $23.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $13.6M | 7.6% |
| Romania | $13.2M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 5.9% |
| United States | $10.5M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $10.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $10.3M | 5.7% |
| Bulgaria | $6.7M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $5.5M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.69 | Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo | 57% |
| 4823.90 | Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823 | 29% |
| 4823.70 | Paper pulp: moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp | 9.8% |
| 4823.20 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard | 3.6% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 1% |
| 4823.61 | Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper articles imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported paper articles worth $73.3 million (74.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), Germany (26%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $25.9M | 35% |
| Germany | $19.0M | 26% |
| China | $8.9M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 5.8% |
| Greece | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 2% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 2% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $983K | 1.3% |
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported paper articles worth $179.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper articles from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Romania (7%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 172 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.82 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 exports of paper articles from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.1 million in 2017 to $179.3 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. The peak was 2022 at $221.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import paper articles?
Yes. Turkey imported $73.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $106.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4823.69 (57% of the value) and 4823.90 (28%). 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 4823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.