Paper machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported paper machinery worth $171.4 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $341.5 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 | $171.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $341.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $252.1M | 31.4K t |
| 2021 | $205.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $302.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $66.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $48.4M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports paper machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Germany (14%), Finland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.8M | 44% |
| Germany | $23.6M | 14% |
| Finland | $13.0M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 7.3% |
| Denmark | $8.7M | 5.1% |
| Austria | $5.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8439
| 8439.20 | Machinery: for making paper or paperboard | 46% |
| 8439.99 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard | 19% |
| 8439.10 | Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 14% |
| 8439.30 | Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard | 13% |
| 8439.91 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.18 per kg, close to the world average of $15.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported paper machinery worth $20.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (35%), Russia (17%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $7.2M | 35% |
| Russia | $3.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 17% |
| United States | $1.9M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $889K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $442K | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $375K | 1.8% |
| Mauritania | $299K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $280K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $226K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8439: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper machinery worth $171.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($75.8 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Finland (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.71 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 paper machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.4 million in 2017 to $171.4 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $341.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export paper machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $20.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Russia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $150.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
The HS code for paper machinery is heading 8439. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8439.20 (46% of the value) and 8439.99 (19%). 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 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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