Plasterboard (paper faced) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $74.5 million (295.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 117 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $74.5M | 295.6K t |
| 2023 | $70.8M | 254.1K t |
| 2022 | $80.0M | 311.5K t |
| 2021 | $79.6M | 474.6K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 418.8K t |
| 2019 | $50.6M | 354.2K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 248.0K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 195.1K t |
Where Turkey exports plasterboard (paper faced) to
Most of it went to Iraq (38%), United Kingdom (16%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $28.4M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 5.8% |
| Georgia | $3.7M | 5% |
| Cyprus | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Malta | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasterboard (paper faced) imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $6.9 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Germany alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.6M | 82% |
| Bulgaria | $940K | 14% |
| France | $117K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.3% |
| China | $47K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $5K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $4K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $4K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plasterboard (paper faced) exports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $74.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 117 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasterboard (paper faced) from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plasterboard (paper faced) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $74.5 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2022 at $80.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plasterboard (paper faced)?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Bulgaria and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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