Photographic paper imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.4 million of photographic paper in 2024 (869 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.0 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 | $6.4M | 869 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 909 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports photographic paper from
Netherlands alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 96% |
| China | $96K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $40K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3703
| 3703.20 | Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised… | 89% |
| 3703.10 | Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm | 9.4% |
| 3703.90 | Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles: (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photographic paper exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.1 million of photographic paper in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (34%), Kazakhstan (29%), Azerbaijan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $362K | 34% |
| Kazakhstan | $307K | 29% |
| Azerbaijan | $155K | 14% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $44K | 4.1% |
| Georgia | $38K | 3.5% |
| Ecuador | $31K | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $31K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $25K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $23K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 1.4% |
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 3703: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic paper imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported photographic paper worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 869 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic paper to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (2%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.38 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 photographic paper to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $13.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export photographic paper?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic paper?
The HS code for photographic paper is heading 3703. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3703.20 (89% of the value) and 3703.10 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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