Printed books exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of printed books by Turkey reached $101.0 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $101.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $122.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $66.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $63.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $60.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 17.4K t |
Where Turkey exports printed books to
Most of it went to Libya (17%), Germany (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $17.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 13% |
| United States | $12.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $11.2M | 11% |
| France | $8.7M | 8.6% |
| Georgia | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.5M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 79% |
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 21% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 55% below the world average of $9.39, 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.
Printed books imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $53.4 million of printed books in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (29%), China (17%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 29% |
| China | $8.9M | 17% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 7.8% |
| United States | $4.1M | 7.6% |
| France | $3.1M | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $984K | 1.8% |
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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported printed books worth $101.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed books from Turkey?
Libya was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 173 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed books per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $9.39 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 exports of printed books from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.6 million in 2017 to $101.0 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $122.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import printed books?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (79% of the value) and 4901.10 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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