Paper envelopes and stationery exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported paper envelopes and stationery worth $20.2 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 4.8K t |
Where Turkey exports paper envelopes and stationery to
Most of it went to United States (14%), Germany (13%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 8% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $987K | 4.9% |
| Greece | $769K | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $747K | 3.7% |
| France | $676K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $592K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $537K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4817
| 4817.10 | Paper and paperboard: envelopes | 77% |
| 4817.30 | Paper and paperboard: boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery | 22% |
| 4817.20 | Paper and paperboard: letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4817.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper envelopes and stationery imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $2.5 million of paper envelopes and stationery in 2024 (820 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.3M | 54% |
| China | $500K | 20% |
| Portugal | $244K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $137K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $48K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 1.6% |
| France | $31K | 1.3% |
| United States | $22K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.8% |
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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes and stationery exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported paper envelopes and stationery worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper envelopes and stationery from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 157 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper envelopes and stationery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.17 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 envelopes and stationery from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import paper envelopes and stationery?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes and stationery?
The HS code for paper envelopes and stationery is heading 4817. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4817.10 (77% of the value) and 4817.30 (22%). 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 4817 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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