Printed matter exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of printed matter by Turkey reached $81.8 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $81.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $69.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $73.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $65.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $51.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey exports printed matter to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Russia (11%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+570% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.4M | 16% |
| Russia | $9.0M | 11% |
| France | $7.6M | 9.4% |
| United States | $7.2M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 8.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 77% |
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 19% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 per kg, 38% above the world average of $7.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed matter imports to Turkey
Imports of printed matter by Turkey reached $39.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (14%), United Kingdom (12%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $3.3M | 8.4% |
| China | $3.2M | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| France | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 7.1% |
| United States | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported printed matter worth $81.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed matter from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Russia (11%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 186 buyer countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, 38% above 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 exports of printed matter from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.0 million in 2017 to $81.8 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import printed matter?
Yes. Turkey imported $39.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4911.10 (77% of the value) and 4911.99 (19%). 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 4911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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