Paper making machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper making machinery by Turkey reached $78.7 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $202.0 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 | $78.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $202.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $173.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $130.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $193.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 793 t |
Where Turkey imports paper making machinery from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.4M | 69% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $4.7M | 5.9% |
| Denmark | $4.3M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $920K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $668K | 0.9% |
| France | $335K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, close to the world average of $14.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper making machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $937 thousand of paper making machinery in 2024 (72 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (37%), Mauritania (32%), Egypt (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $347K | 37% |
| Mauritania | $299K | 32% |
| Egypt | $209K | 22% |
| Romania | $30K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $13K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $10K | 1.1% |
| Belarus | $3K | 0.3% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper making machinery imports (HS 8439.20): 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 8439.20: Machinery: for making paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper making machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper making machinery worth $78.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 143 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper making machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($54.4 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Finland (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $14.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper making machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $78.7 million in 2024, an increase of 655%. The peak was 2023 at $202.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper making machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $937 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Mauritania and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $77.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper making machinery?
The HS code for paper making machinery is subheading 8439.20. 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 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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