Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $51.4 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $97.6 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 | $51.4M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $60.0M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $97.6M | 61.8K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 51.7K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $52.3M | 41.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 38.3K t |
| 2017 | $51.0M | 38.5K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
The largest suppliers were Finland (29%), Sweden (23%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $15.1M | 29% |
| Sweden | $11.8M | 23% |
| China | $10.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 8.7% |
| United States | $3.9M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $838K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $826K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $578K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $430K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from Turkey
Exports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by Turkey reached $40.7 million in 2024 (22.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (37%), Egypt (21%), Azerbaijan (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $15.2M | 37% |
| Egypt | $8.7M | 21% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $925K | 2.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $912K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $837K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $801K | 2% |
| South Africa | $746K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $725K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Sweden (23%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.0 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $97.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. Turkey exported $40.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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.
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