Specialty coated paper (other types) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty coated paper (other types) by Turkey reached $195.4 million in 2024 (84.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 219 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $195.4M | 84.1K t |
| 2023 | $220.7M | 85.0K t |
| 2022 | $208.2M | 88.9K t |
| 2021 | $166.4M | 69.1K t |
| 2020 | $146.9M | 66.6K t |
| 2019 | $174.7M | 78.6K t |
| 2018 | $180.3M | 69.9K t |
| 2017 | $167.1M | 75.7K t |
Where Turkey imports specialty coated paper (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), China (20%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $83.6M | 43% |
| China | $39.3M | 20% |
| Spain | $17.4M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $15.8M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $14.5M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $11.0M | 5.7% |
| United States | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper (other types) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $69.8 million of specialty coated paper (other types) in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Tunisia (15%), Iran (14%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $10.3M | 15% |
| Iran | $9.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 13% |
| France | $5.2M | 7.4% |
| United States | $4.9M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey specialty coated paper (other types) imports (HS 4811.90): 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 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper (other types) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $195.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper (other types) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($83.6 million), followed by China (20%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper (other types) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.1 million in 2017 to $195.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $220.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export specialty coated paper (other types)?
Yes. Turkey exported $69.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Iran and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $125.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper (other types)?
The HS code for specialty coated paper (other types) is subheading 4811.90. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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