Plastic-coated paper exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic-coated paper by Turkey reached $200.1 million in 2024 (69.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $200.1M | 69.1K t |
| 2023 | $216.0M | 78.0K t |
| 2022 | $199.2M | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $163.9M | 72.0K t |
| 2020 | $170.6M | 73.7K t |
| 2019 | $167.3M | 67.4K t |
| 2018 | $145.1M | 63.5K t |
| 2017 | $156.4M | 80.0K t |
Where Turkey exports plastic-coated paper to
Most of it went to Iran (29%), Egypt (20%), Morocco (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $57.7M | 29% |
| Egypt | $40.4M | 20% |
| Morocco | $22.1M | 11% |
| Tunisia | $19.6M | 9.8% |
| Libya | $11.7M | 5.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| United States | $4.0M | 2% |
| Lebanon | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| Iraq | $2.5M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $132.7 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (55.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (25%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $32.8M | 25% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 9.6% |
| Serbia | $7.6M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $7.0M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $6.9M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $5.2M | 4% |
| France | $4.1M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic-coated paper exports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic-coated paper worth $200.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 126 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated paper from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($57.7 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Morocco (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic-coated paper from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $156.4 million in 2017 to $200.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $216.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $177.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Turkey imported $132.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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