Paper bag making machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported paper bag making machines worth $15.5 million (679 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.7 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 | $15.5M | 679 t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 940 t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 677 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 135 t |
Where Turkey imports paper bag making machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Pakistan (31%), China (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 35% |
| Pakistan | $4.9M | 31% |
| China | $2.8M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $822K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $723K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $628K | 4% |
| Ukraine | $124K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $62K | 0.4% |
| United States | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.87 per kg, close to the world average of $21.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper bag making machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.2 million of paper bag making machines in 2024 (589 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 82 countries. Most of it went to Russia (15%), Romania (12%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.9M | 15% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $881K | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $880K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $865K | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $728K | 6% |
| Bulgaria | $646K | 5.3% |
| Canada | $635K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $545K | 4.5% |
| India | $524K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper bag making machines imports (HS 8441.20): 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 8441.20: Machines: for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper bag making machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper bag making machines worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 679 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 156 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper bag making machines to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Pakistan (31%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of paper bag making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.87 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper bag making machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 584%. The peak was 2021 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper bag making machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Romania and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper bag making machines?
The HS code for paper bag making machines is subheading 8441.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8441 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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